Senior High Voltage Test Engineer — Transformer Field Services

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work options

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Earth City, MO is seeking a High Voltage Test Engineer to operate a mobile HV test trailer, perform HV tests, analyze results, and support transformer service activities at customer sites. The role requires 5+ years of transformer experience and familiarity with IEEE/IEC/NEMA standards, with significant travel expectations.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and experience with report writing, MS Office, and low voltage tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with five or more years of experience, or a combination of studies and ten years or more of transformer experience.
• 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.
• Hands-on experience performing low voltage testing such as winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, and power factor is preferred.

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 potential 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

Transformer testing

Field service support

Partial discharge

Standards knowledge

MS Office 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Earth City, MO is seeking a High Voltage Test Engineer to operate a mobile HV test trailer, perform HV tests, analyze results, and support transformer service activities at customer sites. The role requires 5+ years of transformer experience and familiarity with IEEE/IEC/NEMA standards, with significant travel expectations.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and experience with report writing, MS Office, and low voltage tests.