Hitachi
Controls Design Engineer
South Boston, Virginia, United States of America +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Location
- South Boston, Virginia, United States of America
Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America - Experience
- 3+ years of experience in controls or panel design within an industrial environment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
About the job
Designs, commissions, and troubleshoots control and monitoring systems for power transformers.
What you'll do
- Develop control system designs, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
- Collaborate with engineering, software, and project teams to integrate hardware and software; perform commissioning, startup, calibration, and tuning.
- Troubleshoot control equipment, prepare technical documentation, and participate in design reviews to ensure quality, compliance, and safety.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in controls or panel design within an industrial environment.
- Proficiency with electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
- Understanding of electrical schematics, PID control, motor control, and familiarity with IEEE, UL508, and NFPA 70 standards; basic knowledge of industrial communication protocols.
Tools
AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, IEEE, UL508, NFPA 70, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP/IP
AI focus
The role involves no stated AI work. Hitachi Energy uses AI-supported tools in recruitment for application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling.
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