Senior Transformer Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Earth City (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Transformer Engineer to join our US engineering team. Based in the US—Nashville, Earth City, or remote—you’ll lead transformer-related design, field repair, and testing tasks, with travel up to 20% to support customers and projects nationwide.

You will mentor staff, review data, and deliver training sessions while ensuring compliance with IEEE, IEC, and NEMA standards across all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of transformer experience or equivalent.
• Experience in design and execution as an electrical engineer focusing on transformers.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and NEMA standards.
• Experience repairing medium and large power oil-filled transformers from multiple OEMs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert solutions to technical inquiries from operations and quotation teams.
• Serve as subject matter expert for field repair and testing of transformers.
• Create and review test trip packs, validate test data, and compile reports.
• Offer 24/7 technical support to field crews across US time zones.
• Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues.
• Conduct life and condition assessments, thermal studies, and internal inspections.
• Participate in root cause analysis and develop repair scope of work procedures.
• Prepare and present customer training sessions.

Skills

Transformer experience

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Description

Senior Transformer Engineer

The Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your engineering career? Hitachi Energy is seeking a passionate and experienced Transformer Engineer to join our Transformer Services US engineering team. Whether you're based in Nashville, TN, Earth City, MO, Crystal Springs, MS, or prefer to work remotely, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, delivering top-notch technical solutions and support. With up to 20% travel, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact while exploring new places.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provide expert solutions to technical inquiries from operations and the quotation team.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for field repair and testing.

• Create and review test trip packs, validate test data, and compile reports.

• Offer 24/7 technical support to field crews across all US time zones.

• Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues.

• Conduct life and condition assessments, thermal studies, and internal inspections.

• Participate in root cause analysis studies and create repair scope of work procedures.

• Prepare and present customer training sessions.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience, or a combination of education and Transformer experience. Electrical studies preferred.

• Experience in design and execution as an electrical engineer with transformers.

• Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA).

• Experience in repairing medium and large power oil-filled transformers from multiple OEMs.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and AutoCAD.

• Strong initiative, creativity, attention to detail, and communication skills.

More About Us

Working at Hitachi Energy offers the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to service solutions that support the reliability and performance of the power grid.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy

• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry

• Access to learning platforms and career development programs

• Competitive health and retirement benefits

• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

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