Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Hitachi Energy is a leader in advancing sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Data Center Transformer Specialist. In this role, you will lead the electrical design and optimization of power transformers for data centers, collaborating with global teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design for advanced data center transformers, including winding concepts, losses, insulation, and performance optimization
• Develop calculations, simulations, and engineering documentation for bids and execution
• Align designs with IEEE, IEC, and customer‑specific requirements
• Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, cooling, and system engineering teams
• Participate in customer design reviews and present engineering rationale
• Support testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
• Drive innovation and standardization in materials, design methods, and digital enhancements
• Provide technical input for tenders, vendor evaluations, and project delivery
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally with power transformers or data center applications
• Deep knowledge of transformer electrical design, insulation systems, losses, and short‑circuit behavior
• Strong understanding of IEEE/IEC transformer standards
• Experience collaborating across global, multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
• Familiarity with analysis and simulation tools such as Trafostar/Spectra
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field