Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Sgb Smit USA; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

401k with match

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SGB-SMIT USA, a division of SGB‑SMIT Group, designs and manufactures power transformers and related equipment for data centers, renewable energy and industrial applications. Join a global engineering team delivering reliable energy solutions and work closely with manufacturing, testing and supply chain.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering, 3+ years HV transformer design experience, and familiarity with IEEE, ANSI and IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required; master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in power transformer design or high‑voltage equipment engineering.
• Strong knowledge of transformer theory and electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, and IEC standards.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate globally.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment DOT drug screen and physical.
• Complete a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer power transformers per specifications and standards.
• Perform electrical calculations including losses, impedance, short‑circuit forces, thermal performance and insulation coordination.
• Support tendering and order execution with technical input and feasibility assessments.
• Interface with manufacturing, testing, quality, and supply chain teams during project execution.
• Provide technical support during factory testing, customer inspections, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with global BU PT engineering teams to align on standards and best practices.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical design‑related issues.

Skills

Power transformer design

Electrical engineering theory

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Transform with us the future of energy

SGB-SMIT USA is a division of SGB‑SMIT Group an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e‑mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB‑SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT USA apart:

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition
• Short decision‑making processes and direct cooperation
• Stable, growing company with long‑term prospects

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT USA:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Long and short‑term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

Your tasks:

• Design and engineer power transformers in accordance with customer specifications, IEEE/ANSI standards, and internal guidelines.
• Perform electrical calculations including losses, impedance, short‑circuit forces, thermal performance, and insulation coordination.
• Support tendering and order execution with technical input and feasibility assessments.
• Interface with manufacturing, testing, quality, and supply chain teams during project execution.
• Provide technical support during factory testing, customer inspections, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with global BU PT engineering teams to align on standards, best practices, and continuous improvement.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical design‑related issues.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (master’s degree preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in power transformer design or high‑voltage equipment engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power transformer theory and electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, and IEC standards.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate globally.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment DOT drug screen, and physical.
• Complete a satisfactory nationwide criminal background check.

SGB-SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.