Senior Transformer Engineer
Bring your transformer engineering expertise to complex technical challenges supporting critical power infrastructure across the United States.
Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is partnering with our client, a global leader in power technology and electrical infrastructure, to hire a Senior Transformer Engineer supporting its U.S. Transformer Services engineering team.
Role Overview
The Senior Transformer Engineer will provide technical engineering support across transformer service, testing, repair, field engineering, and customer support.
This is primarily an office-based engineering role with approximately 20% travel, providing technical support to field crews and customers while also contributing to engineering studies, transformer assessments, repair solutions, and technical investigations.
You will work closely with engineering, operations, field service teams, customers, and quotation teams. The position also provides opportunities to participate in IEEE activities, technical conferences, customer training, and professional development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical engineering support for medium- and large-power transformer service, repair, testing, and field activities.
Serve as a technical resource for field crews, operations, customers, and quotation teams.
Provide 24/7 technical support coverage to field crews across U.S. time zones which may include availability for early-morning, evening, or on-call technical support depending on field operations and customer requirements.
Perform and support transformer condition assessments, life assessments, thermal studies, and electrical analysis.
Review and validate transformer test plans, test data, and technical reports.
Develop and review repair, retrofit, refurbishment, and upgrade scopes of work for existing transformers.
Support root cause analysis, internal inspections, and technical investigations involving transformers.
Work with field engineers and technicians to resolve complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and field personnel.
Participate in customer training, technical presentations, IEEE activities, and industry conferences.
Qualifications
Must already have authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial transformer experience.
Experience with transformer testing, repair/retrofit, condition assessment, electrical studies, or engineering analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; AutoCAD experience is preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with field crews, engineers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Comfortable providing technical support across multiple U.S. time zones, including occasional early-morning, evening, or on-call support as required by field operations.
Willingness to travel approximately 20% within the United States
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Work on technically challenging medium- and large-power transformers supporting critical power infrastructure.
Combine engineering analysis with real-world field exposure rather than being limited to an office-only or field-only position.
Gain exposure to transformer testing, repair, retrofit, condition assessment, and engineering studies.
Work alongside experienced transformer and power-system professionals.
Opportunities to participate in IEEE activities, technical conferences, and technical presentations.
Develop as a technical subject matter expert while mentoring other engineers and field professionals.
Support solutions that contribute to the reliability and performance of the power grid.
Sperton Global AS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Department
- Engineering & Construction
- Locations
- United States
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- United States
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.