Job Description

Location:

Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

Job ID:

R0126376

Date Posted:

2026-05-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

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

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