Control Design Engineer

Description:

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Control Design Engineer for its Crystal Springs, Mississippi location. This role is responsible for design and analysis of parts, components, assemblies, subassemblies and systems, and the production of associated drawings and instructions for power transformer. Under limited direction, perform a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in-depth knowledge of a specific engineering discipline plus an understanding of related disciplines to cost effectively achieve objectives. Proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction.

Your responsibilities

• Perform regular power transformer control design per customer’s specification by using Hitachi Energy design tools.
• Develop power transformer control design, like the cooling fan control, transformer temperature control monitor, gas monitor, CT or PT protection, on-load tap changer control, etc.
• Prepare documentation and drawings for customers and shop like control wiring department, assemble shop etc.
• Order the control materials per customer’s specification and standards for the transformer production.
• Prepare design review documents and participate in technical meetings with customers.
• Follow-up on manufacturing of approved designs and customer service.
• Train and support junior electrical designers.
• Plan, conduct, coordinate and develop recommendations using advanced engineering concepts and processes.
• Negotiate matters of considerable significance with customers, which may impact current and future business.
• Analyze new proposals, requirements, specifications, and products.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• In-depth knowledge of power system and transformer substation control experience, transformer protection knowledge;
• Special knowledge of multiple engineering fields to influence direction of engineering efforts, coordinate engineering projects.
• Adapt to changing technology, present proposals, and conceive and foster introduction of new concepts and approaches. Require ability to negotiate and influence decisions of Company managers and customers.
• Experience in the following tools is required: Microsoft Office (Excel, word, power point, etc.), Auto-CAD.
• Business trip for customer support, design training, field support, etc.
• Overtime up to 10%.

More about us

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’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. Headquartered in Switzerland,