About this role
The Opportunity
You will support installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for High Voltage equipment used in substations, utilities, and industrial power facilities across the Western United States. This is a hands-on, field-based role working directly at customer sites in live operating environments, with a primary focus on High Voltage equipment within transmission and substation applications. You will perform technical field assignments involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of High Voltage equipment, applying sound technical judgment to address routine and complex service challenges. Your work contributes directly to safe operation, system reliability, and effective execution of field service activities supporting customer infrastructure throughout the Western United States.
This role is based in Hillsboro, Oregon.
How You'll Make an Impact
Perform technical field service operations involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of High Voltage equipmentExecute or supervise installation and commissioning of High Voltage substation equipmentPerform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipmentTroubleshoot equipment and resolve operating problems using field investigation and testingPerform and document electrical field tests including gas analysis and diagnostic testingConduct inspections to determine maintenance and repair requirementsDevelop recommendations and prepare written service reports and documentationMaintain detailed service records, logs, and test resultsResponsible 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.Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field, with a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferableExperience in High Voltage substations and equipment field assignments supervising erection and testing, or comparable experience with similar equipmentBackground working with High Voltage equipment, field testing, commissioning activities, and electrical drawings and schematicsKnowledge of operating electrical test equipment and use of standard computer applicationsAble to communicate effectively and coordinate field activities with crews and customers More About Us
Working in Hitachi Energy's High Voltage Service organization provides hands-on exposure to critical power infrastructure projects across the Western United States.
Opportunities to work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energyA collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the US power industryAccess to learning platforms and career development programsAttractive health and retirement benefitsPaid leave and flexible work arrangements Apply now Current employees apply here