Sr. Electrical Engineer - Dry-Type Distribution Transformers

Electronic Power Design; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltaris is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer to design and scale dry-type distribution transformers. You will lead calculations for core/coil designs, tolerances, and performance while aligning with IEEE/ANSI/NEMA standards. The role supports manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams and mentors junior engineers.

The position offers remote work in the United States and requires a strong engineering background, advanced transformer knowledge, and hands-on collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; master's preferred.
• Minimum five years in dry-type transformer design and related manufacturing support.
• Experience with medium and low voltage transformer design is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NEMA standards and DOE efficiency rules.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop dry-type distribution transformers from concept to production launch.
• Perform core/coil design calculations, impedance, losses, thermal models, and efficiency optimization.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, and engineering docs; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams with troubleshooting and changes.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Transformer design

Thermal analysis

Electrical calculations

EM theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks/Creo

MATLAB

ETAP

ANSYS Maxwell

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Dry-Type Distribution Transformers

Remote

VOLTARIS

Powering Progress,
One Connection at a Time.

We design and deliver custom electrical power systems built around your needs — not the other way around. Backed by the combined expertise of Jefferson Electric and Pioneer CEP, Voltaris operates as one company with one focus: building the systems and relationships that power tomorrow’s infrastructure.

From the first conversation to the final bolt, our solutions are engineered for performance, reliability, and sustainability — across utilities, EV charging, data centers, and beyond.

Whether it’s a system you can see or support you can feel, every connection matters.

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Dry-Type Distribution Transformers

Position Summary:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of dry-type electrical distribution transformers. Working across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions, this role takes products from concept through production launch, ensures compliance with industry standards, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The position also serves as a technical resource for customers and suppliers and as a mentor to junior engineers and technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Engineering. The Electrical Engineer designs and develops dry-type electrical distribution transformers, performing the electrical calculations and analysis required for core and coil design, impedance, loss evaluation, thermal performance, short-circuit withstand capability, voltage regulation, and efficiency optimization. The role develops and reviews transformer drawings, schematics, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation, and interprets and applies customer specifications, technical standards, and regulatory requirements. The engineer supports new product introduction (NPI) initiatives from concept through production launch and evaluates design alternatives for manufacturability, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.

Manufacturing and Operations Support. This position partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to improve product quality, throughput, and operational efficiency, and provides technical support to production teams during transformer assembly, testing, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include conducting root cause analysis and corrective action for product failures and field issues, reviewing and resolving production non-conformance and engineering deviations, and assisting with the implementation of engineering changes and the maintenance of configuration control processes. The engineer also contributes to continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Testing and Compliance. The engineer supports electrical testing activities, including routine, design validation, heat run, impulse, and short-circuit testing, and analyzes the resulting data to prepare technical reports and recommendations. The role ensures that products comply with applicable industry standards and regulations, including IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, CSA, and DOE efficiency requirements. Experience with other standards like IEC, BS will be added advantage but not mandatory.

Customer and Cross-Functional Collaboration. The Electrical Engineer interfaces with customers, suppliers, and internal cross-functional teams on technical requirements and product solutions, and participates in customer meetings and technical reviews as required. The role collaborates with Quality to investigate warranty claims and customer concerns, and provides engineering support to Sales and Commercial teams during quotation and bid review.

Leadership and Strategic Initiatives. The engineer mentors junior engineers and engineering technicians and supports strategic initiatives involving product standardization, cost optimization, and innovation.

Qualifications:

Education. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required; a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Experience. Candidates must have at least five years of progressive engineering experience in the dry-type electrical distribution transformer industry, including direct experience with dry-type transformers. Experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage transformer design is strongly preferred. Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-volume industrial environment, as well as prior work in sustaining engineering, product development, or R&D engineering, is also preferred.

Technical Knowledge. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, transformer design principles, electrical power systems, thermal dynamics, insulation systems, and short-circuit analysis, along with knowledge of transformer materials such as copper and aluminum windings, core steel, insulation systems, and dielectric fluids. Proficiency in electrical calculations and engineering analysis tools is expected, as is experience interpreting and applying IEEE, ANSI, and NEMA standards and DOE efficiency regulations.

Software and Systems. Candidates should be familiar with ERP and engineering systems and having working knowledge of tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Creo, MATLAB, ETAP, ANSYS Maxwell, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP platforms, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Professional Competencies. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once. They work collaboratively across functions, can influence and drive continuous improvement, and bring a customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail. A demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineering talent and a high level of accountability and ownership are essential.

Location:

This role is remote.