Senior Transformer Design Lead – Power Systems

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to own and deliver complex transformer design projects, translating customer requirements into innovative, high-quality solutions while balancing performance, cost, and schedules.

You will lead design validation, collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams, mentor early-career engineers, and drive continuous improvement across engineering processes to advance a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in power transformer design engineering.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering design projects.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex transformer engineering projects.
• Translate customer requirements into practical design solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure feasibility.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines, budgets, and goals.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Build strong customer relationships and incorporate feedback into design improvements.
• Promote standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support the development of early-career engineers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to own and deliver complex transformer design projects, translating customer requirements into innovative, high-quality solutions while balancing performance, cost, and schedules.

You will lead design validation, collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams, mentor early-career engineers, and drive continuous improvement across engineering processes to advance a sustainable energy future.