Electrical Engineer

Role Summary

Join Hitachi Energy as an Electrical Engineer in South Boston, Virginia, and become a vital part of our innovative team. Whether you're optimizing designs or collaborating across departments, your work will directly contribute to delivering high-quality, reliable energy solutions. At Hitachi Energy, we value creativity, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of sustainable energy.

Responsibilities

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design power and distribution transformers using advanced tools and customer specifications
• Collaborate with mechanical, purchasing, sales, manufacturing, and testing teams
• Prepare and manage technical documentation across departments
• Order and track materials for transformer production
• Support manufacturing processes and provide customer service for approved designs
• Analyze new proposals, specifications, and product requirements
• Lead engineering initiatives using innovative concepts and processes
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in transformer design or research
• Experience supporting transformer manufacturing and customer service
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Prior experience with distribution or power transformer design
• Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.

More About Us

• We empower our people with opportunities to innovate, grow, and build expertise within a global engineering organization.
• We invest in digital engineering capabilities that improve customer value, product quality, and operational performance.
• We foster an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible work environment where diverse perspectives drive innovation.
• We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future by developing technologies that improve the reliability and efficiency of the world's power infrastructure.
• Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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About the Company

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

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Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial security