Remote Field Service Engineer: High-Voltage Power Systems

Socket.dev; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay with overtime

Annual performance bonus

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

401k and stock options

Parental leave

On-the-job training and certification

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC seeks a Field Service Engineer to support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modernization of HV equipment up to 800kV. This 100% remote, field-based role requires extensive travel across the United States, with comprehensive training and competitive benefits.

You will perform commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and modification tasks, generate reports, and collaborate with customers and internal teams while upholding safety standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Hands-on experience with HV circuit breakers or substation environments preferred.
• Proficient with hand tools, voltage meters, and specialized test equipment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently in a 100% remote field role; willingness to travel.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) and US work authorization.
• Valid US driver's license and passport; travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of High Voltage circuit breakers and other High Voltage equipment up to 800kV.
• Dependent on job level, perform simple to complex field service operations with some supervision.
• Conduct tests that require selection and adaptation, or modification of equipment and procedures. Compile and evaluate data to determine and resolve operating problems or malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and failures and take measures to prevent and repair.
• Identify electrical or mechanical problems and determine the corrective action.
• Generate reports following field service assignments, including daily activities, photos, and test data.
• Communicate effectively with customers, field teams, and engineering support to provide technical updates and ensure alignment on work scope and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and site personnel to support commissioning activities and project execution.
• Adhere to safety policies and customer site safety requirements while following regulatory standards.

Skills

HV circuit breakers

Independent work

English fluency

US work authorization

Travel readiness

Report writing

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Voltage multimeters

Specialized test equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC seeks a Field Service Engineer to support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modernization of HV equipment up to 800kV. This 100% remote, field-based role requires extensive travel across the United States, with comprehensive training and competitive benefits.

You will perform commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, and modification tasks, generate reports, and collaborate with customers and internal teams while upholding safety standards and regulatory