Job Description

Location:

Remote - Pennsylvania, United States

Job ID:

R0127661

Date Posted:

2026-05-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The Opportunity

You will support the successful execution of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) construction and installation projects that are critical to the reliability and performance of high‑voltage power systems across North America. As the Site Manager, you are based at customer sites during active construction phases, serving as the primary on‑site representative for GIS service projects. Your work centers on coordinating field teams, subcontractors, materials, and site activities to ensure GIS equipment is installed, assembled, and commissioned in alignment with project requirements, safety standards, and documented specifications. Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Site Managers, you help translate technical plans and schedules into safe, effective site execution. This role demands visible presence on site, sound judgment in day‑to‑day field conditions, and consistent communication across technical, safety, quality, and logistics topics. Your contribution helps ensure GIS installations are completed safely, accurately, and in a manner that supports long‑term system integrity and customer confidence in high‑voltage infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Act as the primary on‑site representative for GIS construction and installation activities, coordinating with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and local stakeholders

• Plan, organize, and manage GIS construction activities to support schedule, quality, productivity, and project targets

• Promote and maintain environmental, health, and safety practices aligned with company, customer, and regulatory requirements for high‑voltage work

• Coordinate field teams and subcontractors to ensure GIS installation work aligns with drawings, specifications, contracts, and site expectations

• Oversee receipt, handling, storage, and documentation of GIS equipment, materials, and components delivered to site

• Monitor progress, risks, and site conditions related to GIS installation, and communicate status and issues to the project team

• Maintain accurate construction documentation, reports, schedules, and logs associated with GIS site activities

• Address constructability questions, drawing issues, and unexpected field conditions through collaboration and sound, timely judgment

• 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.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction or modification projects, with emphasis in construction management

• Experience supporting substation or high‑voltage power transmission environments

• Knowledge of safety practices for working in energized, high‑voltage substations

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; a combination of education and directly applicable experience will be considered

• Ability to read and interpret contracts, technical specifications, and construction drawings

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other construction or project information tools

More About Us

Working at Hitachi Energy offers exposure to advanced GIS technologies, collaboration with experienced power industry professionals, and opportunities to continue building technical and field management capabilities.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy

• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry

• Access to learning platforms and career development programs

• Competitive health and retirement benefits

• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

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New Jersey
Pay range: $82,600.00 – $103,300.00. Actual compensation is determined based on job‑related skills, experience, and qualifications and may vary within this range.

New York
Pay range: $82,600.00 – $103,300.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum annual base salary the company believes in good faith it would pay for this role at the time of posting.

Massachusetts
Pay range: $82,600.00 – $103,300.00. This range represents the annual base salary the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting.

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