High Voltage Test Engineer

Overview

Are you ready to power up your career with Hitachi Energy? We are looking for a passionate High Voltage Test Engineer to join our Transformer Services US engineering team in Earth City, MO. This role is crucial in performing high voltage testing at customer sites, ensuring the reliability and safety of our transformers. With up to 30% travel, you'll have the chance to work in diverse environments and make a significant impact.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and integrity.

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

• 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.

• 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 up to 30%.

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

• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing
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  Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care
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  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
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  Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

The total base pay range for the High Voltage Test Engineer position is $105,800 - $158,600. This pay scale reflects the amount the company reasonably expects to offer for this role in California, in accordance with California Labor Code §432.3.

Earth City, Missouri, United States of America;
Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America;
Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America;
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America;
Santa Fe Springs, California, United States of America;
South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Full time

Experienced

Engineering & Science

Regular

2026‑06‑04

R0078731

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment…