Job Posting Title Field Service Engineer – Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Hitachi•Mount Pleasant, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Field Service Engineer supporting Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), you work directly at customer substations and power facilities across the United States, providing technical support throughout all phases of project execution, including installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover. This is a US‑based field service role focused on hands‑on engineering work with High Voltage GIS equipment in active operating environments. You support multiple customer sites based on service demand, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and coordinate on‑site activities to ensure safe and reliable operation of critical power infrastructure. Your work contributes to grid reliability, safety, and modernization across the US transmission and substation landscape, while offering broad exposure to GIS systems and customer‑facing service work within the power industry.

Requirements

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering and/or construction environments, preferably within the power industry
Sound understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment
Effective interpersonal and communication skills for field and customer‑facing work
Ability to manage teams and address on‑site conflict situations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project
Fluent English language skills

Nice To Haves

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline preferred but not mandatory
additional European languages beneficial

Responsibilities

Provide technical support throughout all phases of GIS project execution, including installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover
Provide on‑site supervision for the installation and commissioning of GIS substations
Manage troubleshooting efforts involving field personnel and subcontractors
Support and oversee contracted maintenance activities to ensure work is completed effectively
Maintain detailed site documentation, including operational procedures, performance reports, test data, and equipment manuals
Coordinate and communicate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to support smooth site execution
Work closely with customers on‑site to support service outcomes and satisfaction
Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies at job sites
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.