Hitachi
Field Service Engineer – Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
$91K–$114K
South Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America · Virtual · Full-time · Posted Oct 25, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering and/or construction environments.
- 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 on-site engineering support for GIS substations across the US, covering installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and handover.
What you'll do
- Supervise GIS substation installation and commissioning and support project execution through acceptance and handover.
- Manage troubleshooting with field personnel and subcontractors, and oversee contracted maintenance.
- Maintain site documentation and coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to support safe site operations.
What they ask for
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering and/or construction environments.
- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project; fluent English.
Nice to have
- Experience in the power industry.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline; additional European languages.
Pay
$91,000.00 – $113,700.00 USD (Total Base Pay)
Tools
Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
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