Test Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Test Engineer to evaluate transformer oil and electrical test data, compile technical reports, and support testing activities for power system assets. You will collaborate with field service and engineering teams across U.S.

time zones, develop test scopes for proposals, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in engineering (bachelor preferred), 2+ years in transformer testing, and experience preparing

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years experience in transformer testing, diagnostics, reporting, or related engineering activities.
• Experience compiling transformer oil and electrical test data, preparing technical reports, and maintaining test documentation.
• Knowledge of transformer oil testing, interpretation of test results, and industry standards including IEEE, IEC, and NEMA.

Responsibilities

• Receive and compile transformer oil and electrical test data into report templates.
• Support transformer testing including winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, power factor, and SFRA testing.
• Archive test reports and test data to company servers.
• Provide technical support to field crews across U.S. time zones.
• Review transformer oil test results and provide guidance based on findings.
• Create test scopes in support of proposal activities.
• Apply safety and integrity values in daily work activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Transformer testing

Data analysis

Technical reporting

IEEE/IEC/NEMA standards

Field support

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Test Engineer supporting our Service Business, you will receive and evaluate transformer oil and electrical test data, compile technical reports, and support testing activities for power system assets. You will work across engineering, field service, and technical support functions to review test results, provide guidance on transformer oil testing, support field crews across U.S. time zones, and develop test scopes for proposal activities. This role contributes to the assessment, testing, and performance of critical power infrastructure while supporting service execution and asset reliability initiatives.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Receive and compile transformer oil and electrical test data into report templates.
• Support transformer testing including winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, power factor, and SFRA testing.
• Archive test reports and test data to company servers.
• Provide technical support to field crews across U.S. time zones.
• Review transformer oil test results and provide guidance based on findings.
• Create test scopes in support of proposal activities.
• Apply safety and integrity values in daily work activities.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Associate degree in engineering or a related field required; Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred. Alternatively, a combination of education and five or more years of transformer experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in transformer testing, diagnostics, reporting, or related engineering activities.
• Experience compiling transformer oil and electrical test data, preparing technical reports, and maintaining test documentation.
• Experience supporting transformer testing activities, including winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, power factor, and SFRA testing.
• Knowledge of transformer oil testing, interpretation of test results, and industry standards including IEEE, IEC, and NEMA.

More About Us

You will gain exposure to service engineering, field operations, and technical support activities while collaborating with teams that support power system assets.

• Work on innovative energy technologies that support power system service and testing activities.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering, field service, and technical support functions.
• Access learning and development opportunities that support technical and professional growth.
• Receive health and retirement benefits.
• Benefit from paid leave and workplace flexibility programs.