Equipment Engineer

Former US Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm said, “With what Virginia Transformer is doing, they are at the center of how we’re going to build out the backbone of our clean energy future.”

Virginia Transformer and Georgia Transformer Corp. is “the engineering firm that makes transformers.”

We are the largest US-owned manufacturer of electric transformers in North America and have been helping to secure the reliability and resilience of our country’s electric grid for more than 50 years. We produce power transformers for any conceivable application – GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifiers, exciter, voltage regulator, and others.

The company is experiencing steady and sustained growth and serves every part of US industry from its six state-of-the-art North American facilities. We are actively looking for individuals who want to be part of a high-growth company and who want to share in the pride we have in ensuring American manufacturing continues to flourish. Without reliable power, manufacturing cannot operate. That is where we – and you – come in. Join us.

Job Title: Equipment ECQ Engineer

Location: Virginia Transformer – Roanoke VA

Department: CAPEX

Reports To: CAPEX Director

Travel Required: Yes, to Virginia Transformer manufacturing facilities as required

Job Summary:

Virginia Transformer is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Equipment ECQ (Erection, Commissioning, and Qualification) Engineer to support the installation, commissioning, and performance monitoring of plant equipment. This role plays a vital part in ensuring operational readiness and long-term efficiency of critical assets. The ECQ Engineer will collaborate with plant maintenance teams, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure equipment meets design specifications and functions reliably. A background in mechanical engineering is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Erection & Commissioning Support

- Coordinate the erection and commissioning of new equipment across manufacturing sites.

- Ensure all pre-installation prerequisites are completed before work begins.

- Verify equipment specifications are met on-site and deviations are addressed.

- Obtain final sign-off from plant leadership upon project completion.

- Coordinate invoice approvals with the CAPEX manager and finance team for payment processing.

- Coordinate the FAT of equipment at vendor place with procurement and technical groups.

Plant Equipment Monitoring

- Conduct weekly reviews of plant equipment health and performance with maintenance teams.

- Document equipment status and escalate critical issues as needed.

- Monitor preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, execution, and follow-ups.

- Track and maintain standard spare parts and support critical spare parts/SPOF coordination.

Performance & Compliance Oversight

- Prepare weekly health reports for critical equipment.

- Ensure asset control by verifying that appropriate manpower and tools are in place.

- Confirm that all installed assets comply with design specifications and CAPEX requirements.

- Support remote and virtual inspections as needed.

Breakdown Response & Escalation

- Provide timely escalation and coordination in response to equipment breakdowns or urgent interventions.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

- 2–5 years of experience in equipment commissioning, plant engineering, or industrial maintenance.

- Strong understanding of equipment performance monitoring and preventative maintenance programs.

- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and equipment manuals.

- Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).

- Willingness and ability to travel to various plant locations as required.

Join Virginia Transformer and contribute to the reliable performance of cutting-edge manufacturing operations through technical excellence and proactive coordination.