Field Service Engineer - GIS Substations (Travel 80%)

Hitachi Energy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning platforms

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) at customer substations across the United States. You will provide hands-on engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover support.

The role requires working at multiple sites, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and travel up to 80%. You will coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safe operation and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering diploma preferred; trades considered.
• 2–5 years of proven field service experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read contracts, specifications, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support through GIS project phases from installation to handover.
• Supervise GIS substation installation and commissioning on-site.
• Lead troubleshooting with field personnel and subcontractors.
• Oversee contracted maintenance activities for effective completion.
• Maintain site documentation, procedures, and test data.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers for smooth execution.

Skills

Field service

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Technical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Reading drawings

English fluency

Driver's license

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering diploma

Trade education in Industrial Mechanic/Electrical

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Test equipment software

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) at customer substations across the United States. You will provide hands-on engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover support.

The role requires working at multiple sites, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and travel up to 80%. You will coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safe operation and high-quality service.