Controls Design Engineer – Power Transformer Panels

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled Controls Design Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced control panels for power transformers, ensuring reliable performance. The role focuses on detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and project teams, support testing and on-site startup, and contribute to documentation, design reviews, and safety compliance across Hitachi Energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in controls or panel design.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced controls and monitoring panels for Power transformers.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems.
• Develop and support functional testing plans, on-site startup, calibration.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, including functional specs, test plans and work instructions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide expert feedback.

Skills

Controls design

Electrical engineering

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled Controls Design Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced control panels for power transformers, ensuring reliable performance. The role focuses on detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and project teams, support testing and on-site startup, and contribute to documentation, design reviews, and safety compliance across Hitachi Energy