Chief Technology Officer

On the heels of achieving 3X growth
, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding
. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Executive presence required (onsite with travel)

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Virginia Transformer Corporation owns the company’s long-term technology vision and execution
, with a primary mandate to leverage AI, advanced systems, and automation to fundamentally change how the business designs, builds, tests, and scales custom power transformers
.

This is a post-traditional CTO role
—focused not on keeping systems running, but on re-architecting how the company operates using data, intelligence, and technology as force multipliers
. The CTO is responsible for AI strategy, enterprise systems (MIS), cybersecurity, automation, advanced design, R&D, and process digitization
, ensuring Virginia Transformer stays ahead as manufacturing, grid modernization, and energy infrastructure evolve.

• Define and execute an enterprise AI strategy that improves speed, accuracy, cost, and decision‑making across the business
• Apply AI in non‑traditional ways advanced integration utilizing AI to enhance traditional people‑centered work, including:
• Engineering design acceleration and standardization
• Predictive maintenance and asset intelligence
• Demand forecasting and capacity optimization
• Quality trend detection and root‑cause analysis
• Test data analytics and failure prediction
• Move AI from experimentation to embedded, production‑grade tools
• Own all enterprise technology platforms
  , including ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, HRIS, financial systems, and data architecture
• Ensure end‑to‑end integration across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and commercial systems
• Eliminate manual work, shadow systems, and data fragmentation
• Build a reliable, scalable single source of truth for decision‑making

• Lead automation strategy across manufacturing, testing, material handling, and engineering workflows
• Evaluate and deploy robotics, automation, and advanced tooling to improve safety, throughput, and repeatability
• Partner with the COO on equipment strategy where technology and automation intersect
• Ensure automation investments are scalable, standardized, and ROI‑driven

• Own long‑term product and technology roadmap in alignment with market needs and grid evolution
• Lead R&D initiatives focused on:
• Advanced transformer design
• Materials innovation
• Efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle performance
• Ensure R&D translates into commercially viable, manufacturable solutions

• Establish design standards, digital…