High Voltage Test Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 105,800 - 158,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Financial Wellbeing

Family Care

Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs

Employee Engagement and Development

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a High Voltage Test Engineer to join the Transformer Services US engineering team in Earth City, MO. The role involves mobile HV testing at customer sites, with up to 30% travel, and a focus on safety, reliability, and customer collaboration.

You will set up HV test trailers, perform diverse electrical tests, analyze results, and prepare reports. The position requires a engineering degree with 5+ years experience (or 10+ years transformer background) and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; 5+ years of experience or 10+ years transformer experience.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NEMA standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and technical report compilation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a mobile high voltage test trailer system.
• Perform tests: applied voltage, induced voltage, PD localization, temperature rise.
• Conduct LV tests: winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, power factor.
• Analyze electrical testing results and calibrate test equipment.
• Communicate with customers and prepare detailed test reports.
• Create test plans to support the proposal team.
• Provide technical support to field crews and review transformer oil test results.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

High Voltage Test Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you ready to power up your career with Hitachi Energy? We are looking for a passionate High Voltage Test Engineer to join our Transformer Services US engineering team in Earth City, MO. This role is crucial in performing high voltage testing at customer sites, ensuring the reliability and safety of our transformers. With up to 30% travel, you'll have the chance to work in diverse environments and make a significant impact. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and integrity.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Set up and operate a mobile high voltage test trailer system.

• Perform tests such as applied, induced voltage, PD localization, and temperature rise.

• Conduct low voltage testing, including winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, and power factor.

• Analyze electrical testing results and calibrate test equipment.

• Communicate effectively with customers and prepare detailed test reports.

• Create test plans to support the proposal team.

• Provide technical support to field crews and review transformer oil test results.

• Uphold core values of safety and integrity in all actions.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or a combination of studies and 10+ years of transformer experience.

• Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and technical report compilation.

• Initiative, creativity, and attention to detail.

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills.

• Work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

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.

Pay Disclosure (California Applicants Only)

The total base pay range for the High Voltage Test Engineer position is $105,800 - $158,600. This pay scale reflects the amount the company reasonably expects to offer for this role in California, in accordance with California Labor Code 432.3.