Field Service Engineer: Data Center Transformer Tech

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Data Centers to install, commission, test and service transformer hardware and software in customer facilities across the United States. You will lead on-site projects, perform electrical tests, configure communications, and work with teams to deliver reliable energy solutions for data centers and utility networks.

The role involves significant travel (up to 85%) and requires an associate degree with experience, or a high school diploma with

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 3 years of professional experience or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of professional experience
• Physically fit for duty and fieldwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote and on-site service for installation, maintenance, and advanced support.
• Install transformer hardware, sensors, and accessories.
• Configure and validate physical communication connectivity.
• Integrate and test transformer software, including firmware upgrades.
• Serve as the on-site contact for customers and subcontractors.
• Strategically assign tasks to reduce costs and project time.
• Test SEL relays using Omicron relay test sets or equivalent.
• Employ standard industrial communication protocols, including Modbus and BACnet.
• Perform protection relay testing (such as SEL) at specified settings using an Omicron relay test set or comparable equipment.
• Conduct electrical tests on transformers, such as bushing power factor and capacitance, core megger, TTR, winding resistance, insulation power factor, and insulation resistance.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Physically fit

Valid driver's license

Travel up to 85%

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Data Centers to install, commission, test and service transformer hardware and software in customer facilities across the United States. You will lead on-site projects, perform electrical tests, configure communications, and work with teams to deliver reliable energy solutions for data centers and utility networks.

The role involves significant travel (up to 85%) and requires an associate degree with experience, or a high school diploma with