Senior Power Transformer Mechanical Design Leader

Virginia Transformer Corp; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Transformer Corp in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, seeks a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design Expert – Power Transformers to join our engineering team at our new facility. This senior role leads mechanical design, core-and-coil clamping, and tank assemblies for large oil-immersed power transformers up to 250 MVA and 230 kV.

Collaboration across electrical, manufacturing, quality, and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 12–15+ years of progressive mechanical design experience, preferably in oil-immersed power transformer manufacturing.
• 8–10+ years designing transformer tanks, core-clamping structures, and mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete mechanical design of transformer tanks, covers, bases, sidewalls, stiffeners, and reinforcement structures.
• Design core-and-coil clamping assemblies and related supports to meet specs.
• Perform structural calculations for tank walls, covers, stiffeners, and reinforcing.
• Coordinate with electrical design, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and testing teams.
• Provide technical leadership to mechanical engineers and CAD designers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Transformer tanks

Core clamping assemblies

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Virginia Transformer Corp in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, seeks a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design Expert – Power Transformers to join our engineering team at our new facility. This senior role leads mechanical design, core-and-coil clamping, and tank assemblies for large oil-immersed power transformers up to 250 MVA and 230 kV.

Collaboration across electrical, manufacturing, quality, and procurement is essential.