Field Service Engineer – Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Learning platforms

Job summary

Hitachi Energy’s US High Voltage Service organization is seeking a field-based engineer to support customers across the United States. You will perform hands-on service on high voltage GIS equipment, including installation, commissioning, testing, and handover, at multiple live sites nationwide.

Responsibilities include supervising site activities, troubleshooting with field teams and subcontractors, and maintaining safety and documentation. A relevant engineering degree and U.S.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred, not mandatory.
• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Relevant experience in engineering or construction environments, preferably within the power industry.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to manage teams and conflicts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across all project phases, including commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover.
• Supervise installation and commissioning activities for GIS substations at customer sites.
• Run troubleshooting activities involving field personnel and subcontractors.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and company policies at all job sites.
• Ensure correct use of tools, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies at site locations.
• Oversee contracted maintenance activities to confirm work is completed effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain detailed site documentation including procedures, performance reports, test data, and equipment manuals.
• Coordinate and communicate internally and externally to enable smooth completion of site operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

In this US-based, field-focused role, you support customers through hands‑on service work on High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear and related substation equipment. You work directly at customer sites across the United States, including substations, utilities, and industrial power facilities, providing technical support throughout all phases of project execution. Your work includes installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover activities, often across multiple active sites based on customer needs and service demand. This role combines practical engineering execution with on‑site problem solving in live operating environments. Through direct customer interaction and detailed site work, you contribute to the safe, reliable operation and ongoing service of critical high voltage infrastructure supporting the US power grid.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide technical support across all project execution phases, including commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover
• Supervise installation and commissioning activities for GIS substations at customer sites
• Run troubleshooting activities involving field personnel and subcontractors
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and company policies at all job sites
• Ensure correct use of tools, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies at site locations
• Oversee contracted maintenance activities to confirm work is completed effectively and efficiently
• Maintain detailed site documentation including operational procedures, performance reports, test data, and equipment manuals
• Coordinate and communicate internally and externally to enable smooth completion of site operations
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline is preferred but not mandatory
• Relevant experience in engineering and or construction environments, preferably within the power industry
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage teams and conflict situations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Project

More About Us

You gain the opportunity to work within Hitachi Energy’s US High Voltage Service organization while supporting complex power infrastructure at customer sites nationwide.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the US power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

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with disabilities.

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