Senior High-Voltage R&D Engineer — Grid Innovation Leader

Hitachi; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Senior High Voltage R&D Engineer in Mount Pleasant, PA, to drive development, testing, and validation of high‑voltage circuit breaker technologies for critical energy infrastructure worldwide.

The role blends power systems expertise with hands‑on product development, cross‑functional collaboration, and global project leadership, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations while advancing next‑generation HV equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro‑mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in power systems, utilities, substations, or high‑voltage equipment applications.
• Strong understanding of power‑system fundamentals and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, electrical drawings, and test data.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and collaboration skills in cross‑functional and global environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of new and existing high‑voltage circuit breaker technologies.
• Translate customer and application requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Support international R&D projects and lead technical work packages when needed.
• Review non‑standard specifications and evaluate equipment suitability for customer applications.
• Conduct product performance evaluations, inspections, and root cause investigations.
• Define test requirements and support electrical and electro‑mechanical testing programs.
• Analyze test results and develop technical reports that support product qualification and design decisions.
• Identify innovation opportunities and support patent and intellectual property activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Senior High Voltage R&D Engineer in Mount Pleasant, PA, to drive development, testing, and validation of high‑voltage circuit breaker technologies for critical energy infrastructure worldwide.

The role blends power systems expertise with hands‑on product development, cross‑functional collaboration, and global project leadership, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations while advancing next‑generation HV equipment.