Location:
Hillsboro, Oregon, United StatesJob ID:
R0121341Date Posted:
2026-06-08Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
YesJob Description:
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 equipment
Execute or supervise installation and commissioning of High Voltage substation equipment
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment
Troubleshoot equipment and resolve operating problems using field investigation and testing
Perform and document electrical field tests including gas analysis and diagnostic testing
Conduct inspections to determine maintenance and repair requirements
Develop recommendations and prepare written service reports and documentation
Maintain detailed service records, logs, and test results
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.
Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field, with a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferable
Experience in High Voltage substations and equipment field assignments supervising erection and testing, or comparable experience with similar equipment
Background working with High Voltage equipment, field testing, commissioning activities, and electrical drawings and schematics
Knowledge of operating electrical test equipment and use of standard computer applications
Able 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 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
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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