Field Service Engineer - High Voltage (Hillsboro, OR)

Hitachi Energy; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Hillsboro, Oregon, seeks a field-based HV service specialist to install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high voltage equipment at customer sites across the Western United States.

You will work hands-on at live facilities, coordinate with crews, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering reliable power infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Electrical/mechanical field background required; technical certificates acceptable.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience supervising erection and testing of HV substations or equivalent.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics; knowledge of test equipment.
• Strong communication and coordination with crews and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform field service operations for installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of HV equipment.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of HV substation equipment.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on HV equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve issues via field testing and investigations.
• Perform electrical field tests including gas analysis and diagnostics.
• Inspect equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs.
• Draft recommendations and write service reports and documentation.
• Maintain detailed service records, logs, and test results.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

HV equipment operations

Field services

Electrical testing

Communication

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Technical certificate in electrical or mechanical related field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Gas analysis equipment

Job description

The Opportunity

You will support installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for High Voltage equipment used in substations, utilities, and industrial power facilities across the Western United States. This is a hands-on, field-based role working directly at customer sites in live operating environments, with a primary focus on High Voltage equipment within transmission and substation applications. You will perform technical field assignments involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning and repair of High Voltage equipment, applying sound technical judgment to address routine and complex service challenges. Your work contributes directly to safe operation, system reliability, and effective execution of field service activities supporting customer infrastructure throughout the Western United States.

This role is based in Hillsboro, Oregon.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform technical field service operations involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of High Voltage equipment
• Execute or supervise installation and commissioning of High Voltage substation equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve operating problems using field investigation and testing
• Perform and document electrical field tests including gas analysis and diagnostic testing
• Conduct inspections to determine maintenance and repair requirements
• Develop recommendations and prepare written service reports and documentation
• Maintain detailed service records, logs, and test results
• 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.
• Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field, with a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferable.
• Experience in High Voltage substations and equipment field assignments supervising erection and testing, or comparable experience with similar equipment.
• Background working with High Voltage equipment, field testing, commissioning activities, and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of operating electrical test equipment and use of standard computer applications.
• Able to communicate effectively and coordinate field activities with crews and customers.

More About Us

Working in Hitachi Energy's High Voltage Service organization provides hands‑on exposure to critical power infrastructure projects across the Western United States.

• 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