Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Power Transformer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vadodara, India seeks an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in transformer design. You will design oil-filled power transformers up to 400 kV, prepare tenders, and develop cost estimates.

You’ll coordinate with global teams, review designs, and ensure compliance with IS/IEC/IEEE standards while advancing energy transformation. Ideal candidates bring 8–12 years in electrical design for transformers, strong knowledge of transformer mechanics, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 8–12 years of electrical design experience in power transformers manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of transformer electrical design, thermal, dielectrics, short-circuit and sound performance; transformer mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Design oil-filled power transformers up to 400 kV (LPT/LMPT) including related units.
• Prepare tenders for repair/retrofit/upgradation and detailed engineering.
• Prepare cost estimates and ordering specifications for accessories and components.
• Lead design review meetings with cross-functional teams and customers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Hitachi Energy values.

Skills

Transformer design basics

Electrical design concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

English language proficiency

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

• Designing of oil filled Power Transformers up to 400 kV range (LPT, LMPT) (Power, GSU and Arc Furnace, reactor, dry type & Rectifier Transformers).

• Preparation of Tender, especially for the repair/retrofit/upgradation projects & further detail engineering.

• Preparations of cost estimates.

• Preparation of ordering specifications for accessories, spare parts and components,

• Conducting design review meetings with cross functional teams & customers for technical issues.

• Basic understanding of schematics and mechanical design.

• Basic understanding in Transformer inspection, testing and failure analysis (Root Cause Analysis).

• Understanding in core & active part and tank drawings.

• Good coordination with TRES team and external customers for smooth execution of projects.

• Site Visit, as & when required.

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

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

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.

• Experience on Microsoft office and tools.

• 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.