Sr. Design Engineering Specialist

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing learning opportunities

Leadership development

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Transformer Design Specialist to shape the future of reliable energy. This role involves collaborating on innovative transformer designs, enhancing product performance, and supporting critical prototype activities while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3-5+ years of experience in transformer engineering. You'll be part of a culture that values safety, inclusion, and the meaningful impact of your work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in electrical design or product development.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools; PTC Creo proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on custom transformer designs focused on safety.
• Lead design and development of phase transformers.
• Support prototype builds and testing based on results.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

3-5+ years in transformer engineering

3D CAD tools proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

The opportunity

Join a team shaping the future of reliable, efficient and sustainable energy. As a Senior Transformer Design Specialist at Hitachi Energy, you'll contribute to breakthrough technologies that power industries, communities, and infrastructure around the world. This role offers the chance to influence nextgeneration transformer solutions while working alongside talented engineers committed to quality, innovation, and safety.

You'll collaborate across functions to develop designs that meet complex customer needs, lead initiatives that enhance product performance, and support critical prototype and testing activities. If you thrive in an environment where ideas become impact, and where your technical expertise supports a stronger, smarter energy grid, this is the place to grow your career.

How you'll make an impact

• Collaborate on custom transformer designs with a strong focus on safety and hazard mitigation.
• Lead the design and development of threephase and singlephase transformers.
• Analyze designs, systems, and components requiring advanced technical expertise.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and design updates based on results.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, materials, and manufacturability.
• Champion technology implementation and Design to Value (DTV) initiatives.
• Provide technical mentorship and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline; advanced degree a plus.
• 3-5+ years of experience in electrical design or product development, ideally in transformer engineering.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without the need for employer-sponsored authorization.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools; PTC Creo proficiency is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Clear, concise communication skills for diverse technical and nontechnical audiences.

More about us

• We're committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• We invest in people—offering ongoing learning, leadership development, and global career opportunities.
• You'll join a culture that values inclusion, safety, and the meaningful impact of every team member.