High Voltage Test Engineer

The Opportunity 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 travel expectations between 40%-60%, 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.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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.

Your Background

• 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.

More About Us

Benefits 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, 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 Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms.

Pay Disclosure (California Applicants Only): 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

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Publication date : 2026-07-21