Field Service Engineer - Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Experience Required

2 - 5 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Compensation

$15.92 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Field Service Engineer supporting Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), you work directly at customer substations and power facilities across the United States, providing technical support throughout all phases of project execution, including installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover. This is a USbased field service role focused on handson engineering work with High Voltage GIS equipment in active operating environments. You support multiple customer sites based on service demand, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and coordinate onsite activities to ensure safe and reliable operation of critical power infrastructure. Your work contributes to grid reliability, safety, and modernization across the US transmission and substation landscape, while offering broad exposure to GIS systems and customerfacing service work within the power industry.

How You'll Make an Impact

Provide technical support throughout all phases of GIS project execution, including installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover

Provide onsite supervision for the installation and commissioning of GIS substations

Manage troubleshooting efforts involving field personnel and subcontractors

Support and oversee contracted maintenance activities to ensure work is completed effectively

Maintain detailed site documentation, including operational procedures, performance reports, test data, and equipment manuals

Coordinate and communicate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to support smooth site execution

Work closely with customers onsite to support service outcomes and satisfaction

Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies at job sites

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.

2-5 years of proven experience in technical field service work.

Technical diploma/degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred. Trade education and experience in Industrial Mechanic and Electrical fields will be considered.

Strong mechanical and electrical skills.

Experience leading crews on electrical projects.

Ability to read and interpret contracts, specifications, and technical drawings.

Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and test equipment software.

Able to travel up to 80%, including to Canada and Mexico.

Valid US driver's license.

Fluent in English.

More About Us

Working in Hitachi Energy's US High Voltage Service organization provides handson exposure to advanced GIS technology, complex field service environments, and collaboration with experienced professionals supporting the US power grid.

Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy

A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the US power industry

Access to learning platforms and career development programs

Competitive health and retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Pay Transparency Statement (Massachusetts)

The salary range for this position is $81,700 - $102,100 per year. This range represents the pay that the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to offer for this position in Massachusetts. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R0127657

Job Type

Full Time