Mobile HV Test Engineer – Field Transformer Services

Hitachi Energy; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible programs

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Earth City, Missouri seeks a High Voltage Test Engineer to support Transformer Services by performing high voltage testing at customer sites and assisting field operations. You will operate a mobile test trailer, conduct applied voltage and partial discharge tests, analyze results, and prepare technical reports while working with customers and field crews.

The role requires safety discipline, regulatory compliance, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, plus five or more years of transformer experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience performing transformer testing and supporting field service operations.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and NEMA industry standards.
• Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and preparing technical reports.
• Willingness to travel; travel expectations: 40-50% if based in Earth City, MO; 50-60% if based remote.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a mobile high voltage test trailer system.
• Perform applied voltage, induced voltage, partial discharge localization, and temperature rise testing.
• Investigate sources of partial discharge and develop corrective action plans.
• Analyze electrical test data and oil DGA results.
• Calibrate testing equipment.
• Maintain the electrical and electronic components of the mobile test system.
• Prepare technical test reports and test plans in support of proposal activities.
• Provide technical support to field crews and communicate with customers.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Earth City, Missouri seeks a High Voltage Test Engineer to support Transformer Services by performing high voltage testing at customer sites and assisting field operations. You will operate a mobile test trailer, conduct applied voltage and partial discharge tests, analyze results, and prepare technical reports while working with customers and field crews.

The role requires safety discipline, regulatory compliance, and travel to customer sites as needed.