Field Service Engineering Specialist Professional

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Field Service Engineering Specialist Professional to perform hands-on testing and commissioning of medium and high voltage P&C systems.

You will lead testing projects, coordinate with vendors and teams, and review drawings to ensure alignment with design intent. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in energy/electrical/power engineering and 5+ years of experience in protection, testing, and commissioning, using IEC 61850, DNP3, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in energy/electrical/power engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience configuring and testing HV distance protection and RTU configurations.
• Experience with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and associated test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of medium/high voltage P&C systems and schemes.
• Lead HV substation protection and control testing projects of varying complexity.
• Coordinate with alliances, vendors, and field teams involved in SCADA and control systems.
• Review design documents and interpret electrical drawings for testing.
• Ensure safety tagging, lockout, and work permit compliance during field activities.

Skills

Field testing

Troubleshooting

Equipment testing

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Energy/Electrical/Power Engineering or related field

Tools

Omicron

Doble Test Sets

IEC 61850

Goose

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

Job Description:

Openings available for Field Service Engineering Specialist Professional at Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina: Perform hands-on testing and commissioning of medium and high voltage P&C systems and schemes, including IEC 61850, commissioning communication systems such as IEC 61850 Ed.2, DNP3.0, Modbus RTU and PROCOME Protocols. Lead medium and high voltage substation protection and control (P&C) system and equipment testing and commissioning projects of varying complexity, both greenfield and brownfield. Coordinate with various alliances, vendors and teams involved in MTP control and SCADA system engineering and development. Review all engineering design documents and develop an understanding of overall system operation including architecture drawings, equipment data sheets, and panel drawings. Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and effectively utilize electrical drawings and schematics during the testing and commissioning process to meet the design intent. Establish project Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensure compliance with its provisions. Perform complex engineering activities, conduct related analyses, and provide technical advice to customers and less experienced field engineers. Visit multiple jobsites to ensure proper installation and operation of specialized equipment and to devise solutions to problems. Establish schedules and procedures in conjunction with manager and customers. Inform other groups, such as Business Development, of potential opportunities for new business. Represent the company in conferences with customer’s operating management and other personnel, consulting engineers, contractors, and vendors. Provide technical advice involving complex problems and follow up to facilitate resolution. Maintain communications with engineering design groups regarding such issues as design improvements and resolution of highly complex problems. Propose to customers, ways to optimize their operations while concurrently increasing the company’s business. Consult with vendor’s field representatives to develop and implement corrective measures involving vendor supplied equipment. Provide technical expertise, direction, and guidance to less experienced engineers in various aspects of field service assignments.

Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in energy engineering, electrical engineering, power engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience configuring and testing distance protection, RTU configuration and testing, and SEL RTAC. Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following: configuring and testing protection schemes, including 61850 Protocol; using, testing, and maintaining network design tools, including GE, Siemens, and Schneider; using and testing Goose, DNP3, ModBus, and Cyber Security protocols; using test gear including Omicron and Doble Test sets; configuring and testing practical POWER distribution; and, performing project management and risk management. In lieu of a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 5 years of experience as stated, employer will accept 2 additional years of experience. Position reports to Raleigh, NC office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy but must live within commuting distance of stated office. Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

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