Power Transformer Application Engineer
Full-Time | Richmond, Virginia | Hybrid | Approximately 35% Travel
Remote consideration is available for exceptional candidates.
About the Opportunity:
MW Talent is partnering with a global materials and technology organization to identify a Power Transformer Application Engineer based in Richmond, Virginia.
This is a customer-facing role for a transformer engineer who wants to move beyond a traditional design position and work directly with transformer manufacturers, engineering teams, and customers.
The preferred work arrangement is hybrid in Richmond. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Exceptional candidates who live outside Virginia and do not wish to relocate might be considered for a remote arrangement.
You will support transformer applications, influence technical design decisions, solve customer challenges, deliver technical presentations, and identify new opportunities across North America.
What You Will Do:
- Work directly with transformer design engineers, manufacturers, utilities, consultants, and customers
- Support the selection and application of transformer insulation systems
- Support dry-type, VPI, liquid-filled, distribution, and power transformer applications
- Review customer specifications, technical drawings, testing data, and application requirements
- Participate in design reviews, product qualifications, and testing discussions
- Provide technical guidance related to transformer design, insulation, performance, and manufacturing
- Help customers resolve technical challenges and improve product performance
- Support root-cause investigations and recommend practical solutions
- Partner with sales, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams
- Develop strong, lasting customer relationships
- Identify market trends and new application opportunities
- Represent the organization at industry events, technical forums, standards groups, and conferences
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations to customers, engineering teams, and large audiences
- Speak confidently at conferences and events with audiences of up to 500 people
- Travel throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and occasionally Europe to support customers and attend industry events
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field
- At least three years of experience in transformer design, application engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, testing, or technical support
- Strong understanding of how transformers are designed, built, tested, and operated
- Experience with power transformers, distribution transformers, dry-type transformers, or liquid-filled transformers
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and testing data
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and customer teams
- Confidence presenting complex technical information to small and large audiences
- Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and manage customer priorities
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 35%
Preferred Experience:
- Transformer design engineering
- Transformer application engineering
- Product engineering
- Technical sales engineering
- Field application engineering
- Medium or large power transformers
- Transformer windings, cores, insulation, bushings, tap changers, cooling systems, and active parts
- Electrical insulation systems and materials
- Paper, pressboard, aramid paper, resin systems, or related insulation materials
- Transformer dielectric, thermal, mechanical, or electrical performance
- IEEE C57, IEC 60076, UL, or related standards
- Technical proposals, customer design reviews, testing, and failure analysis
- Existing relationships with transformer manufacturers, utilities, consultants, or engineering firms
- Experience presenting at technical conferences, customer meetings, or industry events
Who You Are:
- You are a technically strong transformer engineer
- You are customer-focused and enjoy developing professional relationships
- You communicate complex technical information clearly
- You feel comfortable presenting to large groups and participating in conferences
- You understand how design decisions affect manufacturing, testing, reliability, and performance
- You work effectively with technical and commercial teams
- You enjoy solving customer challenges and identifying new opportunities
- You are comfortable traveling throughout North America and occasionally Europe
- You want broader exposure across multiple manufacturers and transformer applications
Why This Opportunity:
- Move beyond a traditional desk-based design position
- Work directly with customers and transformer manufacturers
- Gain exposure to engineering, business strategy, and customer engagement
- Influence transformer design and material decisions
- Represent a global organization at conferences and industry events
- Support infrastructure growth, electrification, and increasing energy demand
- Receive relocation assistance when relocating to the Richmond area
Role Details:
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Primary Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid preferred. Remote consideration is available for exceptional candidates.
- Relocation: Assistance is available for qualified candidates relocating to the Richmond area.
- Travel: Approximately 35%. Travel varies throughout the year, with lighter travel during the summer and December.
- Travel Region: United States, Canada, Mexico, and occasional travel to Europe
- Compensation: Competitive base salary based on experience
- Bonus: Target annual bonus opportunity
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.