<p style="text-align:left;"><b>Location:</b></p>South Boston, Virginia, United States of America<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0118985<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-02-03<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Engineering &amp; Science<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><h2><b>The Opportunity</b></h2><p></p><p>Are you ready to power the future with purpose? At Hitachi Energy, we’re searching for an innovative and detail‑focused Senior Electrical R&amp;D Engineer to join our Liquid‑Filled Distribution Transformers team. This is your chance to help shape the next generation of transformer technology—advancing reliability, sustainability, and performance in power distribution worldwide.</p><p>In this role, you’ll collaborate with a global network of experts, turning forward‑thinking concepts into cutting‑edge prototypes. You’ll have the freedom to explore new ideas, solve complex design challenges, and influence products that directly support a more sustainable energy future.</p><p>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.</p><p>If you’re energized by creative electrical design, passionate about R&amp;D, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to our collaborative, future‑driven team.</p><h2></h2><h2><b>How You’ll Make an Impact</b></h2><ul><li>Contribute inventive electrical design ideas to R&amp;D projects</li><li>Lead or support initiatives aligned with time, cost, and quality objectives</li><li>Coordinate prototype manufacturing and testing activities</li><li>Design and execute experiments to validate technical solutions</li><li>Document project progress and develop design rules from findings</li><li>Participate in intellectual property discussions and risk evaluations</li><li>Provide technical support to factories, marketing teams, and customers</li><li>Collaborate with global R&amp;D peers to optimize electrical designs</li><li>Support cost‑out initiatives and design portfolio development for the South Boston location</li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>Your Background</b></h2><ul><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline</li><li>5+ years of experience in electrical design, ideally within transformers</li><li>R&amp;D experience in a business or industrial environment is beneficial</li><li>Knowledge of magnetic, dielectric, or thermal design preferred</li><li>Familiarity with FEM or 2D circuit‑simulation tools is advantageous</li><li>Strong communication skills and a creative, solution‑oriented mindset</li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>More About Us</b></h2><ul><li>We champion innovation, collaboration, and sustainability across everything we do</li><li>We offer global career pathways, continuous learning, and a culture of inclusion</li><li>We empower individuals to grow, experiment, and shape the future of energy</li></ul></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b> <b><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><p></p><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2><p></p><p></p>

<p>Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.</p>

Senior Electrical R&D Engineer - Transformers

<p><b>Location:</b></p>South Boston, Virginia, United States of America<p></p><p><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0118985<p></p><p><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-02-03<p></p><p><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p></p><p><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Engineering &amp; Science<p></p><p><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p></p><p><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><h2><b>The Opportunity</b></h2><p></p><p>Are you ready to power the future with purpose? At Hitachi Energy, we’re searching for an innovative and detail‑focused Senior Electrical R&amp;D Engineer to join our Liquid‑Filled Distribution Transformers team. This is your chance to help shape the next generation of transformer technology—advancing reliability, sustainability, and performance in power distribution worldwide.</p><p>In this role, you’ll collaborate with a global network of experts, turning forward‑thinking concepts into cutting‑edge prototypes. You’ll have the freedom to explore new ideas, solve complex design challenges, and influence products that directly support a more sustainable energy future.</p><p>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.</p><p>If you’re energized by creative electrical design, passionate about R&amp;D, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to welcome you to our collaborative, future‑driven team.</p><h2></h2><h2><b>How You’ll Make an Impact</b></h2><ul><li>Contribute inventive electrical design ideas to R&amp;D projects</li><li>Lead or support initiatives aligned with time, cost, and quality objectives</li><li>Coordinate prototype manufacturing and testing activities</li><li>Design and execute experiments to validate technical solutions</li><li>Document project progress and develop design rules from findings</li><li>Participate in intellectual property discussions and risk evaluations</li><li>Provide technical support to factories, marketing teams, and customers</li><li>Collaborate with global R&amp;D peers to optimize electrical designs</li><li>Support cost‑out initiatives and design portfolio development for the South Boston location</li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>Your Background</b></h2><ul><li>Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline</li><li>5+ years of experience in electrical design, ideally within transformers</li><li>R&amp;D experience in a business or industrial environment is beneficial</li><li>Knowledge of magnetic, dielectric, or thermal design preferred</li><li>Familiarity with FEM or 2D circuit‑simulation tools is advantageous</li><li>Strong communication skills and a creative, solution‑oriented mindset</li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>More About Us</b></h2><ul><li>We champion innovation, collaboration, and sustainability across everything we do</li><li>We offer global career pathways, continuous learning, and a culture of inclusion</li><li>We empower individuals to grow, experiment, and shape the future of energy</li></ul></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b> <b><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities </b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><p></p><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2><p></p><p></p>

Senior Electrical R&D Engineer - Transformers

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