[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Hitachi · Remote # Field Service Engineer Electrical (Grid Connections) Remote Remote Full-time Operations Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/field-service-engineer-electrical-grid-connections/job/R0127412) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Field Service Engineer Electrical (Grid Connections) ## Job description Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our Grid Connections Service business as a Field Service Engineer (Electrical). You will contribute to the execution of the service strategy and business growth by delivering high-quality inspection, maintenance, installation, commissioning and emergency support services for medium-voltage electrical infrastructure across the UK. Working as part of a team of experienced engineers and technicians, you will support industrial and commercial customers, including many blue-chip organisations, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of switchgear, transformers, protection systems and associated equipment up to 33kV. You will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and efficient service activities whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, technical excellence and customer satisfaction. ### Please note This is a highly mobile, field-based role requiring travel across the UK. Successful candidates should expect frequent overnight stays away from home, eventual participation in an on-call standby rota and occasional weekend working to support customer requirements and emergency response activities. ### How You'll Make an Impact Perform installation, inspection, maintenance and repair activities on medium-voltage switchgear and transformers up to 33kV. Support commissioning, testing and energisation activities for Grid Connections projects and service contracts and install and commission protection relays, control systems and associated control cabling. Diagnose faults and provide technical analysis through both remote and on-site support activities. Deliver service work safely, on time, within budget and to the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Complete inspection, maintenance and service reports using approved digital systems and databases. Support project and service delivery by ensuring productivity, quality and compliance targets are achieved. Eventual participation in a 24/7 on-call standby rota, providing rapid response support to customer network issues and outages. Take responsibility for the delivery, collection and control of insulating oil in accordance with the company Oil Management System. Support the preparation of quotations and provide technical input into the tendering process for service work and projects. Ensure full compliance with the Electrical Safety Management System, company procedures and customer requirements. ### Your Background Qualified Electrical Engineer or Technician with proven experience within the power sector, service, maintenance, commissioning or electrical distribution environments. Strong knowledge of power systems, medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, protection relays, control systems and third-party MV products. Completed a recognised electrical switchgear and transformer maintenance course and hold a City & Guilds 236/232, NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent. Experience in electrical testing, commissioning, fault finding, diagnostics and technical report writing. Knowledge of electrical infrastructure up to 33kV, including substations, protection systems and network automation equipment would be advantageous. SAP, Secondary Injection / Commissioning Testing, transformer oil handling experience and site safety qualifications (CSCS, CCNSG, IPAF or PASMA) are desirable. Full UK Driving License. ### More about us Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment that supports innovation and continuous improvement. As part of our Service Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting the UK's transition to a more sustainable and resilient power network, helping deliver critical infrastructure projects and services that power communities and industries across the country. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of energy. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Remote - Work arrangement: Remote - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/field-service-engineer-electrical-grid-connections/job/R0127412) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [Field Service Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/54e242316bfe6be103b7/) Remote ### [Field Service Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/2ddc43995ab937373bf3/) Remote ### [Field Service Engineer - AIS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/74e3d7c1cce707200988/) Remote ### [Field Service Engineer GCB](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/9d0a81e17153228c70c2/) Remote ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Electrical Field Service Engineer - Critical Power Systems (UPS Training Provided)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/74b4eace9cf3cd517bc0/) Eaton · Slough, GBR ### [ABB Talent Pool – Field Service Engineer / Senior Field Service Engineer / Associate Field Service Engi-neer / Technical Service Engineer / Associate Field Service Technician / Commissioning Engineer / As-sociate Commissioning Engineer / Service Site Manager and Service Team Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/eb3a149d2c87b55b4a1a/) ABB · Not Location Specific ### [Field Service Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/661e97796ce547be6bf5/) Siemens ### [Field Service Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/29a0bcfcd3483c442b0f/) ABB · Remote, United Kingdom OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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