Location:
Remote - North Carolina, United States

Job ID:
R0099117

Date Posted:
2025-07-01

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
Yes

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join a global leader in energy innovation and help shape the future of power systems. At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a Field Service Commissioning Engineer to support our Grid Integration Service team. This is a remote role with 60-70% travel across North America, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge high-voltage substation and power quality projects. You'll be at the forefront of energizing critical infrastructure, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a real impact in the energy transition. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about safety, innovation, and teamwork-this is your opportunity to grow with us.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and support commissioning of substations and FACTS equipment across North America
• Guide and coordinate Hitachi Energy and contractor teams on-site
• Develop and manage commissioning budgets, schedules, and energization plans
• Ensure safe, high-quality execution aligned with EH&S standards
• Represent Hitachi Energy in customer-facing project environments
• Interpret and communicate technical drawings and protection schemes
• Track project progress and report to leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and reduce costs

Your background

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in HV substation or power quality commissioning (SVC, STATCOM, capacitor banks)
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC circuits, protection systems, and substation automation
• Experience with transformers, UPS, capacitor/reactor banks, and surge protection
• Familiarity with thyristor, IGCT, or IGBT valves is a plus
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and travel extensively

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits Io support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience. we offer the following employee benefits (subject Io the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
• Employee Engagement and Development Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.

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