Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job ID:

R0140905

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No Job Description:

The Opportunity 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. 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

Your Background:

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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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 general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.