Senior Engineer - Transformer Application

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer – Transformer Application to join our Grid Services team. As a Senior Engineer – Transformer Application, you will design and develop 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 the bid stage, and ensure third‑party manufacturer transformer design packages meet and/or exceed technical requirements and applicable standards.
• Identify clarifications and deviations to customer specifications.
• Support sales on technical discussions with customers.
• Recommend 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.
• Make joint and solo calls to customers and manufacturers.
• Interface with customers 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.
• Promote the value‑add of the assigned products in competitive situations.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain technical competency in product and complementary 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.
• Understand market conditions, competitive forces, and identify areas for growth.
• Understand industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets.
• Maintain excellent relationships with vendor product managers and other selling resources.
• Provide basic transformer training to junior staff and customers when required.
• Research customer needs and stay current on product and application information, demonstrating sound product solutions for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience in high voltage main power transformers and distribution transformers (10 years preferred).
• 5 years of technical experience in high voltage substations (7 years preferred).
• 5 years of experience in the Transmission, Distribution, or Power Generation industry (7 years preferred).
• 5 years of experience reviewing technical drawings including electrical schematics, one‑line and three‑line diagrams (7 years preferred).
• 5 years of power transformer manufacturing knowledge and experience (7 years preferred).
• Proven experience in electrical power systems, particularly in power transformer design and application.
• Strong understanding of industry regulations and safety standards related to electrical and power engineering.
• Maintain expertise in main power transformer and distribution transformer products.
• Leadership—ability to formulate and communicate a clear vision, 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 sessions, Kaizens, problem‑solving sessions).
• Change management—ability to communicate a need for change, create all necessary conditions for successful change, and overcome various forms of resistance.
• Coaching—ability to coach people to develop their skills and abilities to achieve agreed‑upon objectives.
• Training—ability to identify and formulate training needs and ensure training execution and follow‑up.
• Ability to travel 0% – 25%.

Compensation

Salary range: $93,937 – $159,693 annually. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or collective bargaining agreements. Eligible positions may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan under applicable terms. Certain sales roles may offer a commission structure based on sales results.

Benefits

Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available on the company’s benefits portal.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.