Senior Electrical Engineer | South Boston

Bring your expertise in electrical design to Hitachi Energy and help power the future of North America. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will join a highly specialized team focused on large power transformer design—delivering innovative, reliable solutions that meet evolving market needs.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact engineering challenges while collaborating with experienced professionals across disciplines. From concept development to customer delivery, your work will directly influence performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the chance to lead initiatives, contribute to design strategy, and drive continuous improvement.

At Hitachi Energy, innovation meets purpose. You will be empowered to deepen your technical expertise, explore advanced design tools and simulations, and build meaningful relationships with both internal teams and customers. If you’re ready to apply your knowledge in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas matter, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

• Design, analyze, and evaluate complex electrical systems and transformer components.
• Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, customer documentation, and bills of materials.
• Create advanced models and simulations to solve engineering challenges.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align designs with market and sales strategies.
• Lead or support technical investigations and implement effective engineering solutions.
• Engage with customers to resolve technical issues and strengthen relationships.
• Prepare specifications, proposals, and technical reports while supporting approvals.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in electrical design, ideally within the power transformer industry.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or 3D design tools such as Creo preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and engineering documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently when needed.

• Be part of a global leader advancing sustainable energy solutions.
• Thrive in an inclusive culture built on safety, integrity, and innovation.
• Grow your career through continuous learning, leadership opportunities, and global collaboration.

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience:

Experienced

Job function:
Engineering & Science

Contract:

Regular

Publication date:

Reference number: R0116777

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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