Power System Engineer

About the Opportunity

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50‑plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,800 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast‑moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow‑up.

Job Title

Data Center Power Solutions Engineer / Sales Leader

Location: Roanoke, VA (Onsite)

Company: Virginia Transformer Corp

Overview

Virginia Transformer is seeking a highly technical and commercially minded professional to support the growth of our data center business. This individual will play a critical role in positioning our transformer solutions within the evolving architecture of modern and next‑generation data centers.

You will serve as a key interface between our engineering capabilities and the data center ecosystem—working directly with power distribution engineers, consultants, and end users to influence design, specification, and adoption of our solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Engagement & Market Development

• Develop a deep understanding of transformer integration within data center single‑line designs
• Engage directly with power distribution engineers, consultants, and design firms across small, medium, and hyperscale data centers
• Influence specifications and ensure Virginia Transformer solutions are incorporated into project designs

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and develop opportunities within the data center market, including colocation, enterprise, and hyperscale segments
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders including EPCs, engineers, and end users
• Partner with internal sales and engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions

Industry Expertise & Thought Leadership

• Stay current on trends in:
  • Data center architecture
  • Power distribution systems
  • Redundancy models (N+1, 2N, etc.)
• Represent Virginia Transformer in industry forums, customer meetings, and technical discussions

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to align solutions with market needs
• Provide feedback from the field to support product development and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in:
  • Data center infrastructure
  • Power systems / electrical equipment
  • Or related technical sales / engineering roles
• Strong understanding of:
  • Single‑line diagrams
  • Power distribution systems
  • Medium and high voltage equipment

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with:
  • Data center developers, operators, or EPC firms
  • Power distribution equipment (transformers, switchgear, UPS, etc.)
  • Existing relationships within the data center ecosystem
• Ability to bridge technical engineering concepts with commercial strategy

Why Join Virginia Transformer

• Rapidly growing organization (3,000 → 6,000 employees in 3 years)
• Expanding presence in data center and critical infrastructure markets
• Opportunity to shape strategy in a high‑growth, high‑impact segment
• Work alongside a team driving innovation in power solutions

Summary

This role is ideal for someone who understands how transformers fit into the broader power architecture of data centers and can influence design decisions by building strong relationships with engineers and key stakeholders.