Field Service Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Hillsboro, Oregon seeks a hands-on HV Field Service professional to support installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of HV equipment across the Western United States.

You will work at customer sites in live environments, performing testing, troubleshooting, and documentation to ensure safe operation and reliability of power infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Electrical or mechanical field certificate; engineering degree preferable.
• HV substations experience or similar field assignment supervision.
• Background with HV equipment, field testing, commissioning and drawings.
• Knowledge of operating electrical test equipment and standard software.
• Clear communication and coordination with crews and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of HV equipment.
• Install and commission HV substation equipment, supervising when required.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on HV equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues using field investigation and testing.
• Document electrical field tests including gas analysis and diagnostics.
• Inspect maintenance and repair requirements.
• Develop recommendations and write service reports.
• Maintain service logs and test results.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Field service experience

Communication

Troubleshooting

Technical reading of drawings

Education

Electrical/mechanical certificate

Bachelor’s in electrical or mechanical engineering (preferable)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Electrical drawings & schematics

Job description

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

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