Field Service Engineer – Data Center

Hitachi

. Deliver remote and on-site service for installation, maintenance, and advanced support.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Montana, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver remote and on-site service for installation, maintenance, and advanced support.
Install transformer hardware, sensors, and accessories.
Configure and validate physical communication connectivity.
Integrate and test transformer software, including firmware upgrades.
Serve as the on-site contact for customers and subcontractors.
Strategically assign tasks to reduce costs and project time.
Test SEL relays using Omicron relay test sets or equivalent.
Employ standard industrial communication protocols, including Modbus and BACnet.
Perform protection relay testing (such as SEL) at specified settings using an Omicron relay test set or comparable equipment.
Conduct electrical tests on transformers, such as bushing power factor and capacitance, core megger, TTR, winding resistance, insulation power factor, and insulation resistance.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree with 3 years of professional experience or High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of professional experience
Physically fit for duty and fieldwork
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Experience in data center fieldwork is a plus
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 85%
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care – Medical, dental, vision, and more
Financial Wellbeing – Employer-sponsored pension (401(k) Program) with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, and disability insurance
Family Care – Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft protection, special needs support, and adoption assistance
Work-Life – Enhanced leave programs including FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday
Employee Engagement and Development – Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, and on-demand learning platforms

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Hard Skills & Tools

transformer installationtransformer maintenancetransformer software integrationfirmware upgradesprotection relay testingelectrical testingModbusBACnetOmicron relay test setsdata center fieldwork

Soft Skills

customer servicetask assignmentcost reductionproject managementcommunication

Certifications

Associate degreeHigh School Diploma/GEDvalid driver's license