Senior Mechanical Engineer | South Boston, United States of America

Bring your creativity and technical expertise to Hitachi Energy and help design the next generation of power transformer solutions. As a Lead Design Engineer, you will take ownership of complex engineering projects, transforming customer requirements into innovative, high‑quality designs that make a real‑world impact. This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, customer engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will guide projects from concept through execution—balancing performance, cost, and timelines—while working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams. Your ability to lead design validation, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement will play a critical role in delivering solutions that exceed expectations. At Hitachi Energy, you’ll be part of an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. You will have the opportunity to mentor emerging talent, influence engineering processes, and contribute to industry‑leading advancements—all while helping shape a more sustainable energy future. How you’ll make an impact Lead the design and development of complex transformer engineering projects. Translate customer requirements into innovative, practical design solutions. Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure feasibility. Manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and goals. Drive risk identification and implement effective mitigation strategies. Build strong customer relationships and incorporate feedback into design improvements. Promote standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. Mentor and support the development of early‑career engineers. Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your background Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 5+ years of experience in power transformer design engineering. Proven ability to lead complex engineering design projects. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Experience working cross‑functionally in collaborative environments. Commitment to continuous learning and applying innovative engineering approaches. More about us Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition through innovation. Work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values safety and integrity. Grow your career with access to mentorship, development programs, and global opportunities. Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job type Full time Experience Experienced Job function Engineering & Science Contract Regular Publication date 2026-05-15 Reference number R0123471 About Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Aff\ bold positive Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website. #J-18808-Ljbffr