Senior Electrical Engineer

Hitachi Ltd
  • South Boston, VA
    30+ days ago

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    Senior Electrical Engineer

    Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States

    Job ID: R0116777

    Date Posted: May 15, 2026

    Sector: Energy

    Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

    Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

    Job Type (Experience Level): Experienced

    Job Schedule: Full time

    Remote: No

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    Job Description:

    The opportunity

    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.

    How you'll make an 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 to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

    Your background

    • 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.

    More about us

    • 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.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Boston, VA

    Skills

    • 3D Designunmatched
    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Billing Recordsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Transformerunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Marketing Strategyunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • PTC Creounmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Proposal Writingunmatched
    • Sales Strategyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
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