GIS Field Service Engineering Site Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking an experienced field service leader to manage on-site installation, testing, and commissioning of High Voltage GIS equipment (69kV–550kV) across utility and industrial sites. You will serve as the on-site representative to customers, subcontractors, inspectors, and local stakeholders, supervising field teams to meet safety, quality, and schedule goals.

The role requires a technical certificate or associate degree, 10+ years of HV field experience,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field service or construction management experience in HV/substation environments.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in electrical or mechanical field.
• Experience supervising erection and testing activities for HV substations.
• US work authorization (must be able to work in Hitachi Energy facilities).
• Valid driver’s license and OSHA 10 certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage on-site installation, testing, and commissioning of GIS equipment (69kV–550kV).
• Represent Hitachi Energy on-site to customers, subcontractors, inspectors, and local stakeholders.
• Supervise field teams to ensure quality, productivity, schedule, and safe work execution.
• Oversee adherence to drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Perform field testing including SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, and contact resistance testing.
• Conduct inspections to determine maintenance needs and required repairs.
• Plan and participate in on-site progress meetings and coordinate daily field activities.
• Prepare clear, accurate field documentation, reports, and project records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Field supervision

High voltage knowledge

Safety procedures

Project coordination

Excellent communication

Education

Technical certificate or associate degree in electrical or mechanical field

Job description

You will support customers across the United States by managing and executing on-site field service activities for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) installations and lifecycle service projects. This is a US-based, customer-facing role working at utility, transmission, and industrial power facilities during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning phases. You will plan, supervise, and coordinate GIS field execution in live operating environments, balancing technical execution, safety, quality, and schedule requirements. The work centers on hands-on involvement with complex high voltage equipment ranging from 69kV through 550kV, frequent field inspections, technical testing, and on-site coordination with customers, subcontractors, and project teams. Through your presence in the field, you contribute directly to grid reliability, operational safety, and the successful delivery of high voltage substation infrastructure critical to the US power system.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Plan, execute, and manage on-site installation, testing, and commissioning of High Voltage GIS equipment (69kV–550kV)

Serve as Hitachi Energy’s on-site representative to customers, subcontractors, inspectors, and local stakeholders

Supervise field teams and subcontractors to support quality, productivity, schedule, and safe work execution

Oversee adherence to drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements

Perform and document field testing, including SF6 leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, and contact resistance testing

Conduct inspections to determine maintenance needs and required repairs, supporting resource planning decisions

Plan and participate in on-site progress meetings and coordinate daily field activities

Prepare clear, accurate field documentation, reports, and project records

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.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in field service or construction management, preferably with substation, switchgear, or high voltage equipment (69kV–550kV)

Technical certificate or associate degree in an electrical or mechanical related field, or a combination of education and directly applicable experience

Experience supervising erection and testing activities for high voltage substations and equipment

Knowledge of safety procedures for working in energized, high voltage substations

Valid vehicle operator’s permit and OSHA 10 training certification (or ability to acquire)

More About Us

You will gain exposure to advanced High Voltage GIS technology while working alongside experienced field teams supporting critical power infrastructure projects across the 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

Pay Transparency Statement

The expected salary range for this position is $107,700 - $134,600 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and location.

In addition to base salary, Hitachi Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with company policies and applicable plans.

This position may also be eligible for additional compensation opportunities consistent with company programs and policies.

Location Houston, Texas, United States of America;
Denver, Colorado, United States of America;
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America;
Gillette, Wyoming, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Remote

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-18

Reference number R0140528

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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