Controls Design Engineer

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a skilled Controls Design Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced controls and monitoring panels for power transformers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering and 3+ years of controls/panel design experience in an industrial setting, with proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in controls or panel design in an industrial environment.
• Experience with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine detailed controls design for power transformers.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and project teams to integrate control systems.
• Develop functional testing plans and support on-site startup and tuning.
• Provide troubleshooting for existing control panels and implement solutions.
• Stay updated on industry practices and propose innovative control solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications, test plans, and work instructions.
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical schematics

PID control

Motor control

Industrial communication protocols

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID: R0150579

Date Posted: 2026-11-05

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Hitachi Energy. is seeking a skilled Controls Design Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced controls and monitoring panels for Power transformers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and refine detailed Controls design, including hardware and software specifications, for Power transformers.
• Create and maintain comprehensive electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, software developers, and project managers to integrate control systems seamlessly.
• Develop and support functional testing plans for new control cabinets, including on-site startup, calibration, and performance tuning.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing control panels, identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in controls engineering, proposing and implementing innovative solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including functional specifications, test plans and work instructions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide expert feedback to ensure designs meet project requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in controls or panel design, programming and implementation in an industrial environment.
• Experience with electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Solid knowledge of Electrical schematics; PID control, and motor control principles.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of IEEE, UL508 and NFPA70 standards.
• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to travel to other Hitachi factories when required.
• Position reports to Raleigh NC office but will preferably located at the Crystal Springs Factory.

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