Electrical Design Engineer

Are you inspired by work that truly matters? At Hitachi Energy
, we’re reimagining how the world produces, moves, and uses power. From enabling renewable integration to modernizing grids worldwide, our work shapes a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

As an Electrical Design Engineer based in Raleigh, NC
, you’ll be part of a collaborative engineering community solving complex challenges for critical power infrastructure. This role offers the chance to work on innovative transformer designs that directly impact reliability, efficiency, and performance across global energy networks.

You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced environment where curiosity is encouraged, diverse perspectives are valued, and your ideas can turn into real‑world solutions. With access to advanced tools, experienced mentors, and meaningful projects, you’ll grow your expertise while contributing to technology that benefits communities around the world. If you enjoy combining technical depth with practical problem‑solving—and want to see your work make a visible difference—this is an opportunity to build something powerful, together.

• Develop and maintain electrical design specifications and models aligned with industry standards.
• Perform design reviews, verifications, and targeted updates to improve quality and performance.
• Manage design tasks to meet milestones, timelines, and project commitments.
• Assess technical risks and drive mitigation strategies and design innovation.
• Partner with customers to integrate requirements and feedback into design solutions.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to support efficient, manufacturable, and cost‑aware designs.
• Prepare and maintain clear design documentation to support execution and knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement based on testing, data, and best practices.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in transformer electrical design.
• Working knowledge of power industry standards such as IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, UL, CSA, and NEC.
• Understanding of transformer design parameters and design‑to‑cost principles.
• Ability to work independently, delivering high‑quality results with minimal supervision.
• Work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.

• Join a global organization at the forefront of power and energy innovation.
• Grow through challenging projects, learning opportunities, and career development pathways.
• Be part of an inclusive, values‑driven culture that supports well‑being and collaboration.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0116811

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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