Senior Electrical Design Engineer
The opportunity
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.
How you'll make an impact
- 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.
Your background
- 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.
More about us
- 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.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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