Field Service Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)

Location:
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
Job ID:
R0121341
Date Posted:
2026-06-08
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: 
Full time
Remote:
Yes
Job Description:
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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