Field Service Engineer (Las Vegas, NV)

hitachi; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Parenting/family leave programs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer to lead installation, testing and maintenance of high voltage substation equipment (>69kV). Based in Las Vegas, NV, you will supervise crews, perform field tests, and coordinate resources while traveling extensively to customer sites.

You will document test results, develop recommendations, and ensure safety standards. A technical certificate plus 5+ years HV experience, and US work authorization are required; relocation to Las Vegas is

Qualifications

• 5+ years in HV substations (>69kV) at field assignments supervising erection/testing.
• US work authorization required.
• Bachelor's in electrical/mechanical engineering preferred.
• Proven leadership coordinating crew on electrical projects.
• Experience with Power Utilities and reading electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead field service operations and supervise installation and commissioning of HV substations.
• Troubleshoot and repair high voltage equipment and document tests.
• Supervise electricians and contractors and manage field resources.
• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance and prepare written reports.
• Travel up to 80% and maintain detailed records/logs.
• Support safety compliance and coordinate team efforts.

Skills

High Voltage

Team Leadership

Field Service

Electrical Testing

Troubleshooting

Travel Availability

Education

Technical certificate in Electrical/Mechanical field

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Eng (preferred)

Tools

CB Timers

Power Factor Testers

Megger

Ductor

CT Testers

Job description

Location: Remote - Nevada, United States

Job ID: R0091257

Date Posted: 2025-05-02

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy as a Field Service Engineer and become a key player in our mission to power good for sustainable energy. Based in Las Vegas, NV you'll lead technical field assignments, from installation to repair of high voltage equipment (69kV to 550kV). This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology, travel extensively, and make a significant impact in the energy sector.
How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform field service operations that present usual or unusual problems requiring solid technical skills.

• Execute or supervise the installation and commissioning of high voltage substation equipment (69kV through 550kV)

• Supervise electricians and contractors, hired by Hitachi Energy or provided by the customer.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying own knowledge and experience.

• Perform and document field tests such as electrical tests, SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, contact resistance.

• Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions.

• Conduct inspections to determine necessary maintenance and repairs and assist in determining resource requirements.

• Develop recommendations and prepare written reports.

• Maintain detailed records and logs.

• Recommend changes such as new equipment or modified procedures to improve performance and customer satisfaction.

• Assist in planning and coordinating team efforts.

• Often work nonstandard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.

• Follow safety policies and procedures.

• Travel estimated at 80%

• Reside or willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field and total of 5+ years of High Voltage Substations and equipment (>69kV) at field assignments supervising erection and testing. Alternatively, experience with similar equipment (electrical and/or mechanical) on a military assignment may be considered.

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

• Preferable Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

• Proven leadership experience coordinating and leading crew on electrical projects installation.

• Experience working with Power Utilities

• Reading of electrical drawings and schematics

• Knowledge to operate test equipment, such as CB timers, power factor, TTR, Ductor, CT testers, Megger.

• Familiarity with windows applications

• Reside or willing to relocate to Las Vegas, NV.

• Travel 80%

More about us

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

• Health Care: medical, dental, vision, etc.

• 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.

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