Senior Engineer - Transformer Application

We are seeking a Senior Engineer - Tranformer Application to join our Grid Services team! As a Senior Engineer - Transformer Application, you will ensure the design and development of high-quality main power transformer and distribution transformer solutions that meet customer specifications and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in electrical engineering, experience in power systems and high voltage substations, and a commitment to delivering innovative and reliable products.
Responsibilities:

- Review customer specifications during bid stage, and ensure third party manufacturer transformer design packages meet and/or exceed technical requirements and that applicable standards are met.

- Identify clarifications and deviations to customer specifications.

- Support sales on technical discussions with customers.

- Identify and recommend any design changes to improve competitiveness and ensure consistency of third party designs for each customer.

- Assist and support the engineering team in technical execution throughout quote and project lifecycles.

- Serve as the technical liaison between the company, customers and third party manufacturers, ensuring clear communication of specifications and expectations.

- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and documentation, ensuring compliance with both internal and external requirements.

- Makes joint and solo calls to customers and manufacturers.

- Interface with customer and transformer manufacturers, for resolution of technical problems.

- Provide a unified point of contact and technical expertise for products being designed and manufactured across multiple third party manufacturers.

- Promotes value-add of the assigned products in competitive situations.

- Participates in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complimentary product areas.

- Contribute to the development, review, and approval of proposal packages, work scope definitions, cost estimates, engineering schedules, and technical documentation for quotes and projects.

- Understands market conditions, competitive forces, and identifies areas for growth.

- Understands industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets.

- Maintains excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.

- Provide basic transformer training to junior staff and customers when required.

- Researches customer needs and stays current of product and application information, demonstrating sound product solutions for customers.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors’ Degree - Engineering or related field required; Master's Degree preferred

- 7 years required, 10 years preferred of experience in high voltage main power transfomers and distribution transformers.

- 5 years required, 7 years preferred technical experience in high voltage substations.

- 5 years required, 7 years preferred experience in the Transmission, Distribution, or Power Generation industry

- 5 years required, 7 years preferred experience reviewing technical drawings including electrical schematics, one & three-lines, etc.

- 5 years required, 7 years preferred power transformer manufacturing knowledge and experience.

- Proven experience in electrical power systems, particularly in power transformer design and application.

- Strong understanding of industry regulations and safety standards pertaining to electrical and power engineering.

- Maintain expertise in main power transformer and distribution transformer products.

- Leadership – ability to formulate and communicate clear vision and sense of direction and mobilize people

- Communication – ability to pass messages using different channels (verbal and written)

- Facilitating – ability to organize and facilitate multidisciplinary teams through structured workshops (strategic session, Kaizens, problem solving sessions)

- Change management – ability to communicate a need for change, create al