GIS Field Service Engineer – Flexible Hours, Substations

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning platforms

Career development programs

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United States is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support GIS at customer substations across the country. This role emphasizes hands-on engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, and handover through all project phases.

You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, coordinate onsite activities, and ensure safe, reliable operation of critical power infrastructure while delivering quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Engineering degree preferred (Diploma or Bachelor's).
• 2–4 years of relevant field/engineering experience, preferably in power.
• Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for field work.
• Ability to manage teams and address onsite conflicts.
• Proficiency with MS Office including MS Project.
• Fluent English (other languages a plus).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical field support across GIS projects, including installation and commissioning.
• Supervise GIS substation installation and commissioning onsite.
• Lead troubleshooting with field personnel and subcontractors.
• Oversee maintenance activities and ensure quality outcomes.
• Maintain site documentation, procedures, reports and manuals.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers for smooth execution.
• Ensure safe, compliant operations at client sites.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical understanding

Customer-facing

Team leadership

MS Office / MS Project

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United States is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support GIS at customer substations across the country. This role emphasizes hands-on engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, and handover through all project phases.

You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, coordinate onsite activities, and ensure safe, reliable operation of critical power infrastructure while delivering quality customer service.