Senior High Voltage R&D Engineer: Shape the Grid's Future

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior High Voltage R&D Engineer to shape the future of power systems through design, testing, and validation of high‑voltage circuit breaker technologies for critical infrastructure worldwide.

The role combines power‑systems expertise with hands‑on product development and testing, operating in an international environment. You will own complex engineering challenges, partner with global teams, and drive solutions from concept to real‑world customer applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro‑mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in power systems, utilities, substations, or HV equipment applications.
• Strong understanding of power‑system fundamentals and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and test data.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the development of new and existing HV circuit breaker technologies.
• Translate customer and application requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Support international R&D projects and lead technical work packages as 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 to support design decisions.
• Identify innovation opportunities and support patent and IP activities.

Skills

Power systems fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior High Voltage R&D Engineer to shape the future of power systems through design, testing, and validation of high‑voltage circuit breaker technologies for critical infrastructure worldwide.

The role combines power‑systems expertise with hands‑on product development and testing, operating in an international environment. You will own complex engineering challenges, partner with global teams, and drive solutions from concept to real‑world customer applications.