Field Service Commissioning Engineer - Power Systems - Hitachi ABB Power Grids : Job Details

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The opportunityJoin a global leader in energy innovation and help shape the future of power systems. At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for a Field Service Commissioning Engineer to support our Grid Integration Service team. This is aremote rolewith60–70% travel across North America, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge high-voltage substation and power quality projects. You'll be at the forefront of energizing critical infrastructure, collaborating with diverse teams, and making a real impact in the energy transition. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and are passionate about safety, innovation, and teamwork—this is your opportunity to grow with us.

How you'll make an impact

Lead and support commissioning of substations and FACTS equipment across North America

Guide and coordinate Hitachi Energy and contractor teams on-site

Develop and manage commissioning budgets, schedules, and energization plans

Ensure safe, high-quality execution aligned with EH&S standards

Represent Hitachi Energy in customer-facing project environments

Interpret and communicate technical drawings and protection schemes

Track project progress and report to leadership

Identify opportunities to improve operations and reduce costs

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in HV substation or power quality commissioning (SVC, STATCOM, capacitor banks)

Strong knowledge of AC/DC circuits, protection systems, and substation automation

Experience with transformers, UPS, capacitor/reactor banks, and surge protection

Familiarity with thyristor, IGCT, or IGBT valves is a plus

Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and travel extensively

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits Io support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience. we offer the following employee benefits (subject Io the respective plan rules):

Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.

Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.

Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.

Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).

Employee Engagement and Development Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.

Location Remote - North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2025-07-15

Reference number R0099117

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.www.hitachienergy.com

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