Senior Engineer - Transformer

Position: Senior Engineer - Transformer Application
We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Tranformer Application to join our Grid Services team! As a Senior Engineer - Transformer Application, you will ensure the design and development of 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.

Responsibilities:

* Review customer specifications during bid stage, and ensure third party manufacturer transformer design packages meet and/or exceed technical requirements and that applicable standards are met.

* Identify clarifications and deviations to customer specifications.

* Support sales on technical discussions with customers.

* Identify and recommend any 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.

* Makes joint and solo calls to customers and manufacturers.

* Interface with customer 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.

* Promotes value-add of the assigned products in competitive situations.

* Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary 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.

* Understands market conditions, competitive forces, and identifies areas for growth.

* Understands industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets.

* Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.

* Provide basic transformer training to junior staff and customers when required.

* Researches customer needs and stays current of product and application information, demonstrating sound product solutions for customers.

Qualifications:

* Bachelors' Degree - Engineering or related field required;
Master's Degree preferred

* 7 years required, 10 years preferred of experience in high voltage main power transfomers and distribution transformers.

* 5 years required, 7 years preferred technical experience in high voltage substations.

* 5 years required, 7 years preferred experience in the Transmission, Distribution, or Power Generation industry

* 5 years required, 7 years preferred experience reviewing technical drawings including electrical schematics, one & three-lines, etc.

* 5 years required, 7 years preferred power transformer manufacturing knowledge and experience.

* Proven experience in electrical power systems, particularly in power transformer design and application.

* Strong understanding of industry regulations and safety standards pertaining to electrical and power engineering.

* Maintain expertise in main power transformer and distribution transformer products.

* Leadership - ability to formulate and communicate clear vision and sense of 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 session, Kaizens, problem solving sessions)

* Change management - ability to communicate a need for change, create all necessary conditions for successful change and overcome different form s 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 assure training execution and follow up

* Ability to travel 0% - 25%

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