Location:
Earth City, Missouri, United StatesJob ID:
R0136196Date Posted:
2026-07-07Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
YesJob Description:
Senior Transformer Engineer
The Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your engineering career? Hitachi Energy is seeking a passionate and experienced Transformer Engineer to join our Transformer Services US engineering team. Whether you're based in Nashville, TN, Earth City, MO, Crystal Springs, MS, or prefer to work remotely, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, delivering top-notch technical solutions and support. With up to 20% travel, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact while exploring new places.
How You'll Make an Impact
Provide expert solutions to technical inquiries from operations and the quotation team.
Serve as the subject matter expert for field repair and testing.
Create and review test trip packs, validate test data, and compile reports.
Offer 24/7 technical support to field crews across all US time zones.
Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues.
Conduct life and condition assessments, thermal studies, and internal inspections.
Participate in root cause analysis studies and create repair scope of work procedures.
Prepare and present customer training sessions.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience, or a combination of education and Transformer experience. Electrical studies preferred.
Experience in design and execution as an electrical engineer with transformers.
Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA).
Experience in repairing medium and large power oil-filled transformers from multiple OEMs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and AutoCAD.
Strong initiative, creativity, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Working at Hitachi Energy offers the opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to service solutions that support the reliability and performance of the power grid.
Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
Access to learning platforms and career development programs
Competitive health and retirement benefits
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
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
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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.
Skills Required
- Must have work authorization permitting employment in the United States
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and transformer experience
- Experience in design and execution as an electrical engineer with transformers
- Transformer-specific experience (repairing medium and large power oil-filled transformers from multiple OEMs)
- Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NEMA)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and AutoCAD
- Electrical studies preferred
- Ability to provide 24/7 technical support across US time zones and travel up to 20%
- Strong initiative, creativity, attention to detail, and communication skills
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
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