Field Commissioning Engineer - Power Systems

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in energy solutions is seeking a Field Commissioning Engineer to join their dynamic Grid Integration team. This remote position offers flexibility with up to 70% travel across North America, allowing you to work hands-on with advanced technologies in high-voltage systems. You'll be responsible for commissioning substation equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards, and collaborating with diverse teams. If you're passionate about making a real impact in the energy sector while developing your expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a supportive and engaging environment.

Benefits

Health Care: medical, dental, vision

401(k) with generous match

Enhanced leave programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Engagement and Development 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.

Skills

High Voltage Systems

Testing Transformers

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Electrical Schematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA/RTU

Protection Circuits

Job description

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

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