Senior Electrical Design Engineer: Power Transformers

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, VA seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to advance large power transformer design. You will join a focused team delivering innovative, reliable solutions from concept to customer delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in electrical design, strong fundamentals, and proficiency with AutoCAD or Creo, plus collaboration across disciplines and with customers to ensure performance and quality.

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 preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and engineering documentation.

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.

Skills

Electrical design

Transformer design

AutoCAD

Creo

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in South Boston, VA seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to advance large power transformer design. You will join a focused team delivering innovative, reliable solutions from concept to customer delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in electrical design, strong fundamentals, and proficiency with AutoCAD or Creo, plus collaboration across disciplines and with customers to ensure performance and quality.