Field Service Engineer – Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mount Pleasant, Connellsville (Westmoreland County, Fayette County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC. seeks a Field Service Engineer to support Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) at customer substations nationwide. You’ll perform hands-on engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, and handover, traveling to sites across the United States.

You’ll troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, supervise on-site activities, and coordinate with customers and subcontractors. Strong communication and MS Project skills are essential, with a degree in engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering and/or construction environments, preferably within the power industry.
• Sound understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Fluent English language skills; additional European languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support throughout all phases of GIS project execution, including installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover.
• Provide on-site supervision for the installation and commissioning of GIS substations.
• Manage troubleshooting efforts involving field personnel and subcontractors.
• Support and oversee contracted maintenance activities to ensure work is completed effectively.
• Maintain detailed site documentation, including operational procedures, performance reports, test data, and equipment manuals.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to support smooth site execution.
• Work closely with customers on-site to support service outcomes and satisfaction.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies at job sites.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Field service

GIS

Electrical basics

MS Project

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID: R0127658

Date Posted: 2026-05-07

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description: The Opportunity As a Field Service Engineer supporting Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), you work directly at customer substations and power facilities across the United States, providing technical support throughout all phases of project execution, including installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover. This is a US‑based field service role focused on hands‑on engineering work with High Voltage GIS equipment in active operating environments. You support multiple customer sites based on service demand, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and coordinate on‑site activities to ensure safe and reliable operation of critical power infrastructure. Your work contributes to grid reliability, safety, and modernization across the US transmission and substation landscape, while offering broad exposure to GIS systems and customer‑facing service work within the power industry.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide technical support throughout all phases of GIS project execution, including installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover.
• Provide on‑site supervision for the installation and commissioning of GIS substations.
• Manage troubleshooting efforts involving field personnel and subcontractors.
• Support and oversee contracted maintenance activities to ensure work is completed effectively.
• Maintain detailed site documentation, including operational procedures, performance reports, test data, and equipment manuals.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to support smooth site execution.
• Work closely with customers on‑site to support service outcomes and satisfaction.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies at job sites.
• 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 preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering and/or construction environments, preferably within the power industry.
• Sound understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for field and customer‑facing work.
• Ability to manage teams and address on‑site conflict situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project.
• Fluent English language skills; additional European languages beneficial.

More About Us

Working in Hitachi Energy’s US High Voltage Service organization provides hands‑on exposure to advanced GIS technology, complex field service environments, and collaboration with experienced professionals supporting the US power grid.

Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the US power industry Access to learning platforms and career development programs Competitive health and retirement benefits Paid leave and flexible work arrangements Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.

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