Hitachi
Field Service Engineer – Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America · Virtual · Full-time · Posted May 7, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering and/or construction environments; power industry experience preferred.
- Education
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline preferred but not mandatory.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
About the job
Provides hands-on field engineering and customer support for Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) projects at customer substations and power facilities across the United States.
What you'll do
- Support GIS installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover, including supervising on-site work.
- Manage troubleshooting with field personnel and subcontractors, and oversee contracted maintenance activities.
- Maintain site documentation and coordinate with customers, internal teams, and subcontractors to support safe, effective site execution.
What they ask for
- Relevant engineering and/or construction experience; power industry experience preferred.
- Sound understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills for field and customer-facing work.
- Ability to manage teams and address on-site conflict situations.
Nice to have
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline (not mandatory).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project; additional European languages beneficial.
Tools
Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
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