Power Transformer Controls Engineer

Hitachi; Crystal Springs (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, Virginia, seeks a Controls Design Engineer to design and develop control and monitoring solutions for power transformers, collaborating with engineering, software, and project management teams to deliver reliable systems.

You will apply expertise in PID control, electrical schematics, and motor control, conduct commissioning activities, and prepare thorough technical documentation in a global, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in controls or panel design within an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Solid understanding of electrical schematics, PID control, and motor control.
• Familiarity with IEEE, UL508, and NFPA 70 standards.
• Basic knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine detailed control system designs for power transformers.
• Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software seamlessly.
• Execute commissioning activities, including startup, calibration, and tuning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with existing control equipment.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure quality, compliance, and safety.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Controls design

Industrial experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

EtherNet/IP

PROFINET

Modbus TCP/IP

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC in South Boston, Virginia, seeks a Controls Design Engineer to design and develop control and monitoring solutions for power transformers, collaborating with engineering, software, and project management teams to deliver reliable systems.

You will apply expertise in PID control, electrical schematics, and motor control, conduct commissioning activities, and prepare thorough technical documentation in a global, safety-conscious environment.