Senior Transformer Engineer: Field-Ready Tech Lead & Mentor

Sperton Global AS; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton Global AS collaborates with a global leader in power technology to hire a Senior Transformer Engineer for its U.S. Transformer Services engineering team.

The role entails technical support across transformer service, testing, repair, and field engineering, with approximately 20% travel. The Senior Transformer Engineer will work with engineering, operations, field service, customers, and quotation teams to deliver analyses, studies, and critical investigations while participating in IEEE

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of transformer experience or equivalent.
• Experience with transformer testing, repair/retrofit, condition assessment, electrical studies or engineering analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; AutoCAD experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, engineers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable providing technical support across multiple U.S. time zones, including occasional early-morning or on-call support.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for medium- and large-power transformer service, repair, testing, and field activities.
• Serve as a technical resource for field crews, operations, customers, and quotation teams.
• Provide 24/7 technical support coverage to field crews across U.S. time zones as required.
• Perform transformer condition assessments, life assessments, thermal studies, and electrical analysis.
• Review and validate transformer test plans, test data, and technical reports.
• Develop and review repair, retrofit, refurbishment, and upgrade scopes of work for existing transformers.
• Support root cause analysis, internal inspections, and technical investigations.
• Work with field engineers and technicians to resolve complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and field personnel.
• Participate in customer training, technical presentations, IEEE activities, and industry conferences.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Transformer experience

Analytical skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

AutoCAD

Job description

Sperton Global AS collaborates with a global leader in power technology to hire a Senior Transformer Engineer for its U.S. Transformer Services engineering team.

The role entails technical support across transformer service, testing, repair, and field engineering, with approximately 20% travel. The Senior Transformer Engineer will work with engineering, operations, field service, customers, and quotation teams to deliver analyses, studies, and critical investigations while participating in IEEE