Field Service Engineer (Boston)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Service Engineer, where you will plan, execute, and lead technical field assignments involving high voltage equipment. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team, tackling challenges that require solid technical skills and leadership. You will be responsible for supervising installations, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment, all while adhering to safety policies. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we welcome your application!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with High Voltage Substations and equipment.
• Proven leadership experience coordinating electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service operations and lead technical assignments.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of high voltage equipment.

Skills

Technical skills in field service operations

Leadership in electrical project installations

Electrical drawings and schematics reading

Troubleshooting and repair of High Voltage equipment

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Education

Technical certificate in electrical or mechanical field

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Test equipment (CB timers, power factor, TTR, Ductor, CT testers, Megger)

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking for a Field Service Engineer.

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.

Your Responsibilities:

• 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.

Location Remote - Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-04-02

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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