Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Hitachi • South Boston, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a high‑impact engineering team shaping the future of large power transformer technology for the North American market. This is your chance to apply deep electrical engineering expertise to products that power industries, communities, and critical infrastructure. You’ll work with advanced design tools, collaborate with talented experts, and contribute to solutions that genuinely matter. In this role, you’ll take the lead on complex electrical design assignments, drive innovation, and influence the performance, reliability, and safety of large power transformer systems. You’ll engage directly with cross‑functional partners and customers, explore new technologies, and develop designs that move Hitachi Energy—and the world—forward. If you enjoy solving sophisticated engineering challenges, value autonomy paired with collaboration and want to see your work make a measurable impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design within the power transformer manufacturing industry.
• Strong theoretical and practical grounding in electrical engineering principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD; familiarity with 3D CAD such as Creo is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to work independently when needed.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and evaluate power transformer systems, components, and models.
• Develop advanced simulations and apply analytical tools to solve engineering challenges.
• Lead investigations, develop solutions, and present recommendations and reports.
• Support economic studies, specifications, and technical proposals.
• Collaborate with customers to address complex technical topics and define action plans.
• Represent the engineering team in internal and external meetings.
• Drive innovation to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Hitachi Energy is committed to advancing a sustainable energy future with innovation at its core.
• You’ll join a global organization that supports continuous learning, mobility, and professional growth.
• We foster an inclusive culture where every individual can thrive, contribute, and shape meaningful change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees