Electrical Design Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Jefferson City, Missouri.

You will translate requirements into practical electrical designs, balance quality, cost, and schedule, and collaborate with a wide range of partners to bring solutions to life. You will own complex tasks, contribute to both standard and special designs, and drive continuous improvement across products and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Distribution transformer design experience (internship experience considered).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience collaborating across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical designs on time and to quality expectations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Support the development of special and custom designs.
• Identify and lead improvements to engineering processes and products.
• Define and document requirements for system enhancements.
• Support testing, validation, and deployment of tools and solutions.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Electrical design

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity At Hitachi Energy, design is more than drawings—it’s how ideas become reliable, high‑quality power solutions. As an Electrical Design Engineer based in Jefferson City, you’ll be at the center of engineering projects that move from concept to production. You’ll translate requirements into practical designs, balance quality, cost, and schedule, and collaborate with a wide range of partners to bring solutions to life. This role offers the chance to work with advanced engineering tools, contribute to both standard and special designs, and influence continuous improvement across products and processes. You’ll take ownership of complex tasks, solve real‑world challenges, and see the direct impact of your work on customers and operations. If you enjoy working independently while staying closely connected to a collaborative team, this is an opportunity to grow your expertise and your career in a purpose‑driven organization shaping the future of energy.

How you’ll make an impact

• Deliver electrical designs on time and to quality expectations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep projects on track
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
• Support the development of special and custom designs
• Identify and lead improvements to engineering processes and products
• Define and document requirements for system enhancements
• Support testing, validation, and deployment of tools and solutions
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Distribution transformer design experience (internship experience considered)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Experience collaborating across teams and functions

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