Senior Control Design Engineer – Transformer Systems

Delta Star Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings programs

Paid time off & life/disability

Job summary

Delta Star Inc. seeks a talented Control Design Engineer to design and engineer control systems for medium voltage, mobile power transformers and substations. You will translate customer specs into robust drawings and participate in cross-functional teams to meet quality and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on design work, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with production, quality, and field teams to drive improvements and deliver reliable power solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2–5 years of combined experience in power transformer controls and design, with at least 2 years in transformer control design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Vanilla; AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEMA, IEEE, CSA, and IEC standards for control panel design.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Hands-on experience with gauges and electronic devices for transformer condition monitoring and LTC schemes from ABB/MR.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project documentation (POs, specs, bids) to execute designs.
• Prepare schematic, wiring, and cabinet layout drawings for approval or production.
• Select transformer instruments and gauges per design and standard parts lists.
• Prepare BOMs, review vendor quotes, and update ERP for material requisitions.
• Respond to technical inquiries and troubleshoot issues with internal/external customers.
• Inspect manufactured cabinets for QA and support field service during start-ups.
• Research new products/market trends and incorporate into designs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Vanilla

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Delta Star Inc. seeks a talented Control Design Engineer to design and engineer control systems for medium voltage, mobile power transformers and substations. You will translate customer specs into robust drawings and participate in cross-functional teams to meet quality and cost targets.

The role emphasizes hands-on design work, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with production, quality, and field teams to drive improvements and deliver reliable power solutions.