Electrical Test Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible programs

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Earth City, Missouri seeks a High Voltage Test Engineer to support Transformer Services by performing high voltage testing at customer sites and assisting field operations. You will operate a mobile test trailer, conduct applied voltage and partial discharge tests, analyze results, and prepare technical reports while working with customers and field crews.

The role requires safety discipline, regulatory compliance, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, plus five or more years of transformer experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience performing transformer testing and supporting field service operations.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and NEMA industry standards.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and preparing technical reports.
• Willingness to travel; travel expectations: 40-50% if based in Earth City, MO; 50-60% if based remote.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a mobile high voltage test trailer system.
• Perform applied voltage, induced voltage, partial discharge localization, and temperature rise testing.
• Investigate sources of partial discharge and develop corrective action plans.
• Analyze electrical test data and oil DGA results.
• Calibrate testing equipment.
• Maintain the electrical and electronic components of the mobile test system.
• Prepare technical test reports and test plans in support of proposal activities.
• Provide technical support to field crews and communicate with customers.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The High Voltage Test Engineer supports Transformer Services operations by performing high voltage testing activities at customer sites and supporting technical field operations. Based in Earth City, Missouri, this role is responsible for operating mobile high voltage test equipment, conducting electrical tests, evaluating test results, and supporting transformer service activities. The position involves identifying sources of partial discharge, developing corrective action plans, analyzing electrical test and oil DGA data, maintaining test systems, and preparing technical reports. Working closely with customers, field crews, and engineering teams, you will help ensure the accurate assessment and testing of transformer equipment that supports reliable power system operation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Set up and operate a mobile high voltage test trailer system.
• Perform applied voltage, induced voltage, partial discharge localization, and temperature rise testing.
• Investigate potential sources of partial discharge and develop corrective action plans.
• Analyze electrical test data and oil DGA results.
• Calibrate testing equipment.
• Maintain the electrical and electronic components of the mobile test system.
• Prepare technical test reports and test plans in support of proposal activities.
• Provide technical support to field crews and communicate with customers.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with five or more years of experience, or a combination of studies and ten years or more of transformer experience.
• Experience performing transformer testing and supporting field service operations.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and NEMA industry standards.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and preparing technical reports.
• Hands‑on experience performing low voltage testing such as winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, and power factor is preferred.
• Willingness to travel. If based Earth City, MO travel expectations are 40%-50%, If based remote, travel expectations between 50%-60%.

More About Us

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with engineering and field service teams while gaining exposure to transformer testing and service activities across customer sites.

• Work on innovative energy technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals.
• Access learning and development opportunities.
• Participate in health and retirement benefits.
• Benefit from paid leave and flexibility programs.