Field Commissioning Engineer – Power Systems

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Field Commissioning Engineer, where you'll engage in hands-on commissioning of advanced substation technologies. This remote role involves significant travel across North America, allowing you to make a real impact in the energy sector. If you have a passion for high-voltage systems and thrive in dynamic environments, this is your chance to grow your expertise with a global leader in energy innovation.

Benefits

Health Care

401(k) with generous match

Tuition reimbursement

Enhanced leave programs

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HV substation or power quality commissioning.
• Familiar with SVC, STATCOM, and capacitor banks.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on commissioning of substation and FACTS equipment.
• Test and validate AC/DC circuits and protection systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time on-site.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an electrical-related field

Tools

SCADA/RTU

HV substation

Protection circuits

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The opportunity

Ready to power up your career? Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration team is looking for a Field Commissioning Engineer to join our mission of energizing the future. This remote role offers the best of both worlds—flexibility and adventure—with up to 70% travel across North America. You’ll work hands-on with advanced substation and FACTS technologies, ensuring seamless integration and performance. If you're passionate about high-voltage systems and thrive in dynamic environments, this is your chance to make a real impact while growing your expertise with a global leader in energy innovation.

How you'll make an impact

Perform hands-on commissioning of substation and FACTS equipment

Test and validate AC/DC circuits, protection systems, and interlocks

Support installation and energization of transformers, switchgear, and cooling systems

Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and quality standards

Interpret technical drawings and relay information to project teams

Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time on-site

Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety protocols

Represent Hitachi Energy with professionalism and technical expertise

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in an electrical-related field

3–5 years of experience in HV substation or power quality commissioning

Familiar with SVC, STATCOM, capacitor banks, and related systems

Skilled in testing transformers, relays, SCADA/RTU, and protection circuits

Strong understanding of electrical schematics and technical documentation

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision

Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with generous match, Life/AD&D, disability insurance

Family Care: legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, special needs support, adoption assistance

Work-Life: enhanced leave programs including FMLA, military, parental, adoption, vacation, and holidays

Employee Engagement and Development: ERGs, tuition reimbursement

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-05-07

Reference number R0092187

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
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