Field Service Engineer (Boston)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Field Service Engineer to lead technical field assignments in high voltage equipment installation and maintenance. Applicants should have substantial experience in substation operations, possess a technical degree, and exhibit strong leadership skills. The role offers competitive benefits and requires travel to various locations.

Benefits

Health Care: medical, dental, vision

401(k) Program with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Enhanced leave programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with high voltage substations or similar equipment.
• Proven leadership experience coordinating electrical projects.
• Candidate must have work authorization in the USA.

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise installation and commissioning of high voltage equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high voltage equipment.
• Travel estimated at 80% for field assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field

Tools

CB timers

Megger

Ductor

CT testers

Power factor testers

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our brilliant team, within this booming industry.

Basic Function: Plan, execute and lead, with minimal professional guidance, technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, commissioning or repair of High Voltage equipment in the range of 69kV through 550kV. Opportunities available in both our Westford (Boston), MA & John's Creek (ATL), GA offices.

How You'll Make an Impact

Perform field service operations that present usual or unusual problems requiring solid technical skills.

Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage substation equipment (69kV through 550kV)

Supervise electricians and contractors, hired by Hitachi Energy or provided by the customer.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying own knowledge and experience.

Perform and document field tests such as electrical tests, SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance.

Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions.

Conduct inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs and assist in determining resource requirements.

Develop recommendations and prepare written reports.

Maintain detailed records and logs.

Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction.

Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts.

Often work nonstandard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.

Follow safety policies and procedures.

Travel estimated at 80%

Reside or willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field and total of 5+ years of High Voltage Substations and equipment (>69kV) at field assignments supervising erection and testing. Alternatively, experience with similar equipment (electrical and/or mechanical) on a military assignment may be considered.

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

Preferable Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Proven leadership experience coordinating and leading crew on electrical projects installation.

Experience working with Power Utilities

Reading of electrical drawings and schematics

Knowledge to operate test equipment, such as CB timers, power factor, TTR, Ductor, CT testers, Megger.

Familiarity with windows applications

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: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.

Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.

Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).

Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.

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

Location Remote - Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-06-09

Reference number R0084715

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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