Electrical Design Engineer - Power Transformer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vadodara, India seeks an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Transformer Design to join the Global Engineering Center. You will work with an international team on Oil Type Power Transformers up to 60 MVA 161 kV class, collaborating with experts across regions.

The role emphasizes IEEE standards, documentation, BOMs, and cross-factory coordination. Strong English communication and willingness to engage with global teams are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Electrical design for power transformers manufacturing.
• Understanding of transformer electrical design, thermal, dielectrics, short circuit and sound performance.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience coordinating with global teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an international design and engineering team for Oil Type Power Transformer up to 60 MVA 161 kV Class design across countries.
• Influence specifications at tender and pre-tender stages through conceptual discussions.
• Prepare electrical design documents, quotations, and ensure compliance with IEEE guidelines and project schedules.
• Prepare customer and manufacturing documents, BOMs, and other project paperwork as required.
• Coordinate design activities within a worldwide factories network and participate in concept reviews.
• Demonstrate teamwork and networking skills to collaborate with global technical teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Transformer design

IEEE/IEC standards

English language

International collaboration

Transformer performance

Education

B.E / B.Tech Electrical Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

As an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Transformer Design at the Global Engineering Center in Vadodara, India, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration. The Transformers Business Unit is leading the way in energy transformation, delivering advanced solutions across a wide range of industries. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experts from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to building a sustainable future.

How you’ll make an impact

• The success candidate will be the part of an International Design and Engineering Team specialized in Oil Type Power Transformer up to 60 MVA 161 kV Class design covering different countries.




• Influence specification at the tender and pre-tender stage, through conceptual discussions.




• Responsible to prepare electrical design (Quotation) meeting factory limitation, guideline, and checklist as per IEEE standards as per project schedule.




• Responsible for Preparation of Customer documents, Manufacturing documents, Bill of materials etc. as per project schedule.




• Coordinating design activities within a worldwide factories network.




• Participation in internal design concept reviews.




• Demonstrated team building skills and networking skills, would be a preference.




• Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different parts of the world.




• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.




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

Your background

• B.E / B. Tech Electrical Engineering.




• 8-12 years’ experience working in Electrical design for Power Transformers manufacturing Industry. Candidates with higher experience also to be considered.




• Understanding of Transformer Electrical Design, Thermal, Dielectrics, Short circuit and sound performance and transformer mechanics




• Should have good understanding of IS/ IEC /IEEE Standards & Canadian Standards.




• Experience in Simulation or software development would be advantageous.




• Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different parts of the world.




• Demonstrated team building skills, would be a preference.




• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.