What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Engineer - Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) position at Hitachi Energy?
The Opportunity
In this US-based, field-focused role, you support customers through hands-on service work on High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear and related substation equipment. You work directly at customer sites across the United States, including substations, utilities, and industrial power facilities, providing technical support throughout all phases of project execution. Your work includes installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover activities, often across multiple active sites based on customer needs and service demand. This role combines practical engineering execution with on-site problem solving in live operating environments. Through direct customer interaction and detailed site work, you contribute to the safe, reliable operation and ongoing service of critical high voltage infrastructure supporting the US power grid.
How You'll Make an Impact
Provide technical support across all project execution phases, including commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover
Supervise installation and commissioning activities for GIS substations at customer sites
Run troubleshooting activities involving field personnel and subcontractors
Maintain compliance with safety standards and company policies at all job sites
Ensure correct use of tools, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies at site locations
Oversee contracted maintenance activities to confirm work is completed effectively and efficiently
Maintain detailed site documentation including operational procedures, performance reports, test data, and equipment manuals
Coordinate and communicate internally and externally to enable smooth completion of site operations
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 is preferred but not mandatory
Relevant experience in engineering and or construction environments, preferably within the power industry
Understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment
Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage teams and conflict situations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Project
More About Us
You gain the opportunity to work within Hitachi Energy's US High Voltage Service organization while supporting complex power infrastructure at customer sites nationwide.
Opportunities to work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy
A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the US power industry
Access to learning platforms and career development programs
Attractive health and retirement benefits
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.