Field Service Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a High Voltage Field Service Engineer to install, commission, troubleshoot, and upgrade HV equipment up to 800kV in diverse field locations. You will lead complex field service projects and provide technical leadership while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes diagnostic skills, proactive problem solving, and strong collaboration with customers to drive reliability and performance of critical HV systems.

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience with High Voltage equipment up to 800kV.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of HV systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, test, repair, overhaul, upgrade HV equipment up to 800kV.
• Diagnose complex electrical/mechanical issues and determine corrective actions.
• Lead field service projects and provide technical direction.
• Develop customer relationships and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

High voltage field service

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

The Opportunity

Bring your high-voltage expertise to a role where every assignment presents a new opportunity to solve, lead, and make an impact.

The Opportunity

Bring your high-voltage expertise to a role where every assignment presents a new opportunity to solve, lead, and make an impact. As a High Voltage Field Service Engineer with Hitachi Energy, you’ll perform complex field service assignments supporting High Voltage Circuit Breakers and other High Voltage equipment up to 800kV. From installation and commissioning to troubleshooting, testing, upgrades, overhauls, and repairs, you’ll use your technical expertise to solve challenging electrical and mechanical problems and help customers keep critical equipment operating safely and reliably. You’ll have the autonomy to assess unusual field conditions, determine corrective actions with minimal guidance, and anticipate customer needs. You’ll also lead assigned field service projects, analyze test results, and provide technical direction in the assembly and operation of specialized test equipment. Your impact won’t stop at the job site. By developing strong customer relationships, recognizing potential business opportunities, and recommending product and process improvements, you’ll help shape a better service experience and contribute to the continued growth of Hitachi Energy. If you’re energized by complex technical challenges, customer interaction, and the opportunity to continuously expand your expertise, this is your opportunity to make a difference in the field.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, test, repair, overhaul, upgrade, retrofit, and replace High Voltage equipment up to 800kV.
• Diagnose complex electrical and mechanical issues and independently determine effective corrective actions.
• Anticipate customer needs and deliver professional field and remote services that exceed expectations.
• Identify potential equipment failures and proactively implement preventive measures while communicating findings to internal partners.
• Lead assigned field service projects, including non-destructive examinations, complex testing, analysis, and technical reporting.
• Select, adapt, and modify test equipment and procedures, evaluating data to identify and resolve equipment problems or malfunctions.
• Provide technical leadership in the assembly and operation of field service test equipment.
• Identify potential sales opportunities and recommend product, process, and service improvements through customer insight and collaboration across Hitachi Energy.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Strong technical experience with High Voltage Circuit Breakers and/or related High Voltage equipment, including equipment rated up to 800kV.
• Demonstrated expertise in installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, inspection, repair, overhaul, upgrades, or retrofits.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently determine corrective actions.
• Ability to lead complex field assignments, analyze test results, prepare technical reports, and provide technical direction.
• Strong customer service, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work nonstandard schedules at field locations and within varying environmental conditions.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions.
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs.
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.

More About Us

• Build your career with Hitachi Energy while working with advanced High Voltage technology and tackling challenging assignments that expand your technical expertise.
• Grow through continuous learning, hands-on experience, and opportunities to lead increasingly complex field service projects.
• Join a collaborative environment where your ideas, technical knowledge, and customer insights can help improve products, processes, services, and the overall customer experience.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Publication date : 2026-10-09