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High Voltage Test Engineer

Brief overview

Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$106k–$159k/yrStated range
5+ yrsMinimum
High voltage testingApplied voltage testingInduced voltage testingPartial discharge localizationTemperature rise testingLow voltage testingWinding resistance testingTurns ratio testingExcitation testingPower factor testingElectrical test result analysisTest equipment calibrationTransformer oil test analysisMicrosoft Office 365IEEE standardsIEC standardsNEMA standards

Job description

Summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a passionate High Voltage Test Engineer to join their Transformer Services US engineering team in Earth City, MO. This role involves performing high voltage testing at customer sites and ensuring the reliability and safety of transformers, with travel expectations between 40%-60%.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate a mobile high voltage test trailer system
  • Perform tests such as applied, induced voltage, PD localization, and temperature rise
  • Conduct low voltage testing, including winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, and power factor
  • Analyze electrical testing results and calibrate test equipment
  • Communicate effectively with customers and prepare detailed test reports
  • Create test plans to support the proposal team
  • Provide technical support to field crews and review transformer oil test results
  • Uphold core values of safety and integrity in all actions

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or a combination of studies and 10+ years of transformer experience
  • Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and technical report compilation
  • Initiative, creativity, and attention to detail
  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills
  • Work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
  • Willingness to travel. If based Earth City, MO travel expectations are 40%-50%, If based remote, travel expectations between 50%-60%
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience, or a combination of studies and 10+ years of transformer experience
  • Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and technical report compilation
  • Initiative, creativity, and attention to detail
  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills
  • Work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
  • Willingness to travel. If based Earth City, MO travel expectations are 40%-50%, If based remote, travel expectations between 50%-60%
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Benefits

  • Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
  • 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 Resource Groups (depending on location)
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • On-demand learning platforms

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