Electrical Design Engineer, Power Transformers | Shape the Grid

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, VA is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Power Transformer Engineering team. You will design electrical components and systems for power transformers serving the North American market, and prepare documentation and BOMs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2–10 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Office. Collaboration across teams and adherence to regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 2–10 years of electrical design experience in transformer manufacturing.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; Creo and MS Office familiarity are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical components and systems for power transformers serving the NA market.
• Prepare customer documentation, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials.
• Contribute to internal design reviews and collaborate across teams.
• Apply market and sales strategies to transformer designs that meet customer needs.
• Utilize 2D and 3D design tools to support engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Electrical design experience

AutoCAD

Creo

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, VA is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Power Transformer Engineering team. You will design electrical components and systems for power transformers serving the North American market, and prepare documentation and BOMs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2–10 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and Office. Collaboration across teams and adherence to regulations are essential.