Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Power Transformers

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in the United States to join a specialized team focused on large power transformer design. You will contribute from concept development to customer delivery, shaping performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Own responsibility for complex electrical systems, create detailed drawings, and lead design reviews. This role emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical design, ideally in power transformer industry.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or 3D design tools such as Creo.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and evaluate complex electrical systems and transformer components.
• Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, customer documentation, and bills of materials.
• Create advanced models and simulations to solve engineering challenges.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with market and sales strategies.
• Lead or support technical investigations and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Engage with customers to resolve technical issues and strengthen relationships.
• Prepare specifications, proposals, and technical reports while supporting approvals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Electrical design

Transformer design

MS Office

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in the United States to join a specialized team focused on large power transformer design. You will contribute from concept development to customer delivery, shaping performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Own responsibility for complex electrical systems, create detailed drawings, and lead design reviews. This role emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver reliable