Field Service Engineer - Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Experience Required

2 - 4 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

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.

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline preferred but not mandatory

Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience in engineering and/or construction environments, preferably within the power industry

Sound understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment

Effective interpersonal and communication skills for field and customerfacing work

Ability to manage teams and address onsite conflict situations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project

Fluent English language skills; additional European languages beneficial

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 - New Jersey

In accordance with New Jersey pay transparency requirements, the expected Total Base Pay range for this position is $91,000.00 - $113,700.00. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R0127656

Job Type

Full Time