Electrical Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bland, VA seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to create dry-type transformers that meet exact customer and industry specs. You will apply state-of-the-art engineering methods and document designs and test data with precision.

You will collaborate with global and local teams to drive product and process improvements, and support production, quality, and supply chain throughout the lifecycle. This is a growth-focused, global role with impactful projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design drytype 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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Dry-type transformer design experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor/Master in Physics

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Visio

Adobe

Microsoft Office

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 drytype transformers that meet precise customer and industry specifications. This is a dynamic opportunity to apply stateoftheart engineering methods, solve complex design challenges, and convert innovative concepts into highperformance products.

You'll actively collaborate with crossfunctional 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 bestpractice design standards and tools used across the organization.

If you're motivated, detailoriented, and energized by continuous improvement and teamwork, this role offers an exciting path to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a forwardthinking, global company.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design drytype 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 drytype 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, highimpact projects.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that values learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.