Electrical Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bland, VA seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design dry-type transformers meeting customer specs and industry standards. You’ll apply state-of-the-art engineering methods and work with cross-functional teams to turn concepts into high-performance products.

This role emphasizes collaboration with product development, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and marketing, with opportunities to develop design standards and tools used across the organization.

Qualifications

• A BS or MS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of dry‑type transformer design experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools (CAD/AutoCAD, Visio, Adobe, etc.).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and travel up to 10%.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design dry‑type transformers aligned with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Apply advanced engineering methods, calculations and design best practices.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to support product and process improvements.
• Develop optimized solutions that support market expansion.
• Document designs, calculations, and test data with accuracy and clarity.
• Support production, supply chain, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Learn and apply internally developed transformer design programs.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

CAD/AutoCAD

Visio

Adobe

Education

BS or MS in electrical/ mechanical engineering or physics

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Visio

Adobe

Job description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy in Bland, VA, and shape the future of sustainable power technologies. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing both basic and advanced dry‑type transformers that meet precise customer and industry specifications. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply state‑of‑the‑art engineering methods, solve complex design challenges, and convert innovative concepts into high‑performance products.

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy in Bland, VA, and shape the future of sustainable power technologies. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing both basic and advanced dry‑type transformers that meet precise customer and industry specifications. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply state‑of‑the‑art engineering methods, solve complex design challenges, and convert innovative concepts into high‑performance products.
You’ll actively collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including product development, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and marketing to create optimized solutions that support our growth in new and existing markets. In partnership with global colleagues, you’ll help establish best‑practice design standards and tools used across the organization.
If you're motivated, detail‑oriented, and energized by continuous improvement and teamwork, this role offers an exciting path to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a forward‑thinking, global company.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design dry‑type transformers aligned with customer requirements and industry standards.
• Apply advanced engineering methods, calculations and design best practices.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to support product and process improvements.
• Develop optimized solutions that support market expansion.
• Document designs, calculations, and test data with accuracy and clarity.
• Support production, supply chain, and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Learn and apply internally developed transformer design programs.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• A BS or MS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of dry‑type transformer design experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering tools (CAD/AutoCAD, Visio, Adobe, etc.).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and travel up to 10%.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid driver’s license.

More About Us

• Grow your career in a global organization committed to technological innovation and sustainable energy.
• Work with diverse, multinational teams on meaningful, high‑impact projects.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Publication date : 2026-07-31