Mobile High Voltage Test Engineer — Field Impact & Travel

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 105,800 - 158,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a High Voltage Test Engineer to join our Transformer Services US engineering team. This role involves performing high voltage tests at customer sites and managing travel between 40% and 60%.

You will set up mobile test trailers, run a variety of HV tests, and deliver precise reports to customers. Applicants should have a engineering degree with 5+ years of transformer experience or 10+ years in the field, and familiarity with IEEE, IEC, and NEMA standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical testing

IEEE/IEC/NEMA standards

Test equipment calibration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a High Voltage Test Engineer to join our Transformer Services US engineering team. This role involves performing high voltage tests at customer sites and managing travel between 40% and 60%.

You will set up mobile test trailers, run a variety of HV tests, and deliver precise reports to customers. Applicants should have a engineering degree with 5+ years of transformer experience or 10+ years in the field, and familiarity with IEEE, IEC, and NEMA standards.