Field Service Engineer GCB

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible leave programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is hiring a Field Service Engineer to perform complex field service operations with strong technical skills. The role covers on-site and remote installation, maintenance and repairs, and requires leadership of field service projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technical field service on power equipment, with hands-on HV experience and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint. Travel nationwide across the US is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitudes.
• Trade education and experience in Industrial Mechanic and Electrical trades.
• College or university diploma/degree in a technical field is an asset.
• Over 5 years of experience in technical field service work with power/mechanical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with substation construction, high voltage equipment, and electrical testing.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and test equipment software.
• Current US driver's license and ability to travel in the US.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex field service operations with strong technical skills.
• Deliver on-site or remote installation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Exceed customer expectations by understanding and anticipating needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and proactively prevent issues.
• Identify and resolve electrical or mechanical problems with minimal assistance.
• Develop potential sales and business opportunities through customer knowledge.
• Suggest product and process improvements to enhance operations.
• Lead field service projects and provide direction and analysis.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Field service experience

Travel readiness

Education

Industrial Mechanic trades

Electrical trades

Technical degree in engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Test equipment software

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy as a Field Service Engineer and become a vital part of our mission to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the power systems industry. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology, tackle complex challenges, and make a significant impact on our customers' success. With opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence.

How you'll make an impact

Perform complex field service operations with strong technical skills.

Deliver outstanding services remotely or on-site, including installation, maintenance, and repairs.

Exceed customer expectations by understanding and anticipating their needs.

Troubleshoot equipment failures and proactively prevent issues.

Identify and resolve electrical or mechanical problems with minimal assistance.

Develop potential sales and business opportunities through customer knowledge.

Suggest product and process improvements to enhance operations.

Lead field service projects and provide direction and analysis.

Your background

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitudes.

Trade education and experience in Industrial Mechanic and Electrical trades.

College or university diploma/degree in a technical field (electrical or mechanical engineering) is an asset.

Over 5 years of experience in technical field service work with power/mechanical equipment.

Hands-on experience with substation construction, high voltage equipment, and electrical testing.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and test equipment software.

Current driver's license valid in the US and ability to work in the US.

Ability to travel to the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills.

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

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits Io 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 Io the respective plan rules):

• 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, on-demand learning platforms.

Pay Disclosure (Colorado Applicants Only):
The annual salary range for the Field Service Engineer (GCB) position is$107,700.00 to $134,600.00. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of what it expects to pay for this role in Colorado. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, bonuses, and paid time off.

Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America;
Denver, Colorado, United States of America;
Elko, Nevada, United States of America;
Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Remote

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-20

Reference number R0089612

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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