Senior Engineer - Transformer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Transformer Application to join our Grid Services team. As a Senior Engineer – Transformer Application, you will design and develop high‑quality main power transformer and distribution transformer solutions that meet customer specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in electrical engineering, experience in power systems and high voltage substations, and a commitment to delivering innovative and reliable products.

• Review customer specifications during the bid stage, and ensure third‑party manufacturer transformer design packages meet and/or exceed technical requirements and applicable standards.
• Identify clarifications and deviations to customer specifications.
• Support sales on technical discussions with customers.
• Recommend design changes to improve competitiveness and ensure consistency of third‑party designs for each customer.
• Assist and support the engineering team in technical execution throughout quote and project life cycles.
• Serve as the technical liaison between the company, customers, and third‑party manufacturers, ensuring clear communication of specifications and expectations.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and documentation, ensuring compliance with both internal and external requirements.
• Make joint and solo calls to customers and manufacturers.
• Interface with customers and transformer manufacturers for resolution of technical problems.
• Provide a unified point of contact and technical expertise for products being designed and manufactured across multiple third‑party manufacturers.
• Promote the value‑add of the assigned products in competitive situations.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complementary product areas.
• Contribute to the development, review, and approval of proposal packages, work scope definitions, cost estimates, engineering schedules, and technical documentation for quotes and projects.
• Understand market conditions, competitive forces, and identify areas for growth.
• Understand industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets.
• Maintain excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.
• Provide basic transformer training to junior staff and customers when required.
• Research customer needs and stay current on product and application information, demonstrating sound product solutions for customers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience in high voltage main power transformers and distribution transformers (10 years preferred).
• 5 years of technical experience in high voltage substations (7 years preferred).
• 5 years of experience in the Transmission, Distribution, or Power Generation industry (7 years preferred).
• 5 years of experience reviewing technical drawings including electrical schematics, one‑line and three‑line diagrams (7 years preferred).
• 5 years of power transformer manufacturing knowledge and experience (7 years preferred).
• Proven experience in electrical power systems, particularly in power transformer design and application.
• Strong understanding of industry regulations and safety standards related to electrical and power engineering.
• Maintain expertise in main power transformer and distribution transformer products.
• Leadership—ability to formulate and communicate a clear vision, direction, and mobilize people.
• Communication—ability to pass messages using different channels (verbal and written).
• Facilitating—ability to organize and facilitate multidisciplinary teams through structured workshops (strategic sessions, Kaizens, problem‑solving sessions).
• Change management—ability to communicate a need for change, create all necessary conditions for successful change, and overcome various forms of resistance.
• Coaching—ability to coach people to develop their skills and abilities to achieve agreed‑upon objectives.
• Training—ability to identify and formulate training needs and ensure training execution and follow‑up.
• Ability to travel 0% – 25%.

Salary range: $93,937 – $159,693…