Field Service Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)

About the Role

The engineer will plan, execute, and lead technical field assignments with minimal supervision, covering installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of high‑voltage equipment. Responsibilities include supervising electricians and contractors, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment failures. All work must comply with Hitachi Energy’s safety policies. Field tasks require conducting electrical tests, SF₆ leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power‑factor, and contact‑resistance measurements, then documenting results and compiling data to resolve operating problems. The engineer will develop recommendations, prepare written reports, and maintain detailed service logs. Recommendations may involve new equipment or procedural changes to improve performance and customer satisfaction. • Plan, execute, and lead high‑voltage field assignments (69 kV‑550 kV) with minimal guidance. • Supervise electricians and contractors during installation, commissioning, and testing of substation equipment. • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of high‑voltage equipment. • Conduct and document field tests such as electrical measurements, SF₆ leak detection, gas analysis, timing, power factor, and contact resistance. • Compile data, generate reports, and recommend equipment or procedural improvements. • Read electrical drawings, operate test equipment (CB timers, power factor meters, TTR, Ductor, CT testers, Megger), and use Windows applications. • Participate in employee resource groups and programs supporting financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸high‑voltage
• ▸supervision
• ▸maintenance
• ▸field testing
• ▸reporting
• ▸test equipment

What You Bring

The role involves up to 80 % travel and frequently non‑standard schedules at field sites, exposing the engineer to varied environmental conditions. Coordination of team efforts and resource planning are essential. Adherence to safety procedures and proper use of test equipment are mandatory. Candidates must hold a technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical field and have at least five years of experience with high‑voltage substations (>69 kV) or comparable military experience. A bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering is preferred, along with proven leadership in coordinating crew for electrical installations. Ability to read schematics, operate test instruments (CB timers, power factor meters, TTR, Ductor, CT testers, Megger) and use Windows applications is required. Hitachi Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available for the application process upon request. Candidates must have work authorization to be employed in the United States. • Travel up to 80 % and work nonstandard schedules in varied environmental conditions. • Hold a technical certificate and 5+ years experience with high‑voltage substations (>69 kV) or equivalent military experience. • Preferably possess a B.S. in electrical or mechanical engineering and proven leadership on electrical projects.

Requirements

• ▸80% travel
• ▸high‑voltage
• ▸5+ years
• ▸technical certificate
• ▸b.s. engineering
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Hitachi Energy offers a holistic benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, an employer‑sponsored 401(k) with generous matching, life and disability insurance, and various family‑care provisions such as legal and pet assistance. Enhanced leave programs cover FMLA, military service, parental, adoption, vacation, and holidays. Additional perks include employee resource groups, tuition reimbursement, and programs supporting financial and mental wellbeing. • Eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life/disability insurance, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Work Environment

Field