Remote High-Voltage Field Engineer | Install & Maintain

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. seeks a field-based technician to support installation, testing, commissioning and repair of High Voltage equipment across the Western United States.

Based in Hillsboro, Oregon, this hands-on role requires working at live customer sites and coordinating with crews to ensure safe, reliable power delivery. You will perform inspections, diagnose issues, document test results, and help address routine and complex service challenges while complying with regulations and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Technical certificate in electrical or mechanical field.
• Experience in High Voltage substations field assignments.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong communication and coordination with crews and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical field service operations involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of High Voltage equipment
• Execute or supervise installation and commissioning of High Voltage substation equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve operating problems using field investigation and testing
• Perform and document electrical field tests including gas analysis and diagnostic testing
• Conduct inspections to determine maintenance and repair requirements
• Develop recommendations and prepare written service reports and documentation
• Maintain detailed service records, logs, and test results
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Skills

High Voltage Experience

Field Service Coordination

Electrical Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Technical certificate in electrical or mechanical related field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. seeks a field-based technician to support installation, testing, commissioning and repair of High Voltage equipment across the Western United States.

Based in Hillsboro, Oregon, this hands-on role requires working at live customer sites and coordinating with crews to ensure safe, reliable power delivery. You will perform inspections, diagnose issues, document test results, and help address routine and complex service challenges while complying with regulations and safety