Mechanical Design Engineer

Hitachi • South Boston, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Hitachi Energy’s engineering team to develop distribution transformer technology through product design, engineering, and cross-functional collaboration. The role transforms customer specifications into designs that support energy infrastructure and uses 2D and 3D design tools to address technical challenges and improve product performance and customer satisfaction.

The engineer plans and executes design activities, creates and modifies drawings, Bills of Materials, and technical documentation, and provides mechanical engineering support across teams. The role also contributes to customer and design reviews, vendor qualification, component development, testing, and continuous improvement. It includes mentoring early-career colleagues and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, or similar 2D/3D modeling tools.
• Experience working with industrial or engineering standards.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pad-mounted transformer design.
• Familiarity with IEEE and CSA standards for distribution transformers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering design activities.
• Create and modify drawings, Bills of Materials, and technical documentation.
• Lead and participate in design and customer specification reviews.
• Provide timely mechanical engineering support across teams.
• Respond to customer inquiries with clear, technically sound information.
• Contribute to vendor qualification, new component development, and testing.
• Conduct analysis, design, and development work using 2D/3D tools for transformer products.
• Mentor and guide early-career engineering colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning, skills development, and career mobility across the worldwide organization.
• An inclusive, supportive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level