Lead GIS Field Engineer for High-Voltage Substations

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

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,