Field Service Control Systems Engineer — Grid Commissioning

Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a field service engineer to support installation, commissioning, and service of advanced power grid technologies across North America. You will work with service, commissioning, and engineering teams to ensure control systems (HMI, MicroSCADA, PLC) operate reliably in the field and during warranty phases.

You will diagnose faults, implement fixes, verify system performance, and provide on-site and remote support.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent in controls or process automation
Experience with computer-based control systems
Knowledge of substation products, equipment, and engineering practices
Knowledge of electrical standards and regulations (ANSI, CSA, IEC)
Ability to work autonomously in time-critical environments
Willingness to travel up to 60% (North America and international)

Responsibilities

Support commissioning, service, and maintenance of power system control platforms including HMI, MicroSCADA, and PLC‑based solutions
Perform fault tracing, correction, implementation, and verification of control system components
Serve as primary field and phone support for service teams and customers on control system matters
Assist with control system design, implementation, and testing activities across projects
Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and customers to meet service requirements
Deliver control system training to internal teams and customers
Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on service and control system effectiveness
Support tendering activities with control system insights
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines