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We take pride in focusing on the client's conceptual ideas and making them a reality. Extensive knowledge of the local governments, their ordinances and our established relationships make the transition from schematic plans to construction documents seamless and efficient. Value engineering the project as it evolves is a vital component of our design process, always keeping the clients goals balanced with their budget.
Why join us?
- Strong compensation & benefits, great culture
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop conceptual and detailed landscape design plans for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
- Prepare planting designs, hardscape layouts, grading concepts, and sustainable stormwater solutions.
- Collaborate with civil engineers, surveyors, and planners to ensure seamless project integration.
- Coordinate with local review agencies to meet zoning, ordinance, and regulatory requirements.
- Produce construction documents, specifications, and illustrative graphics for client and agency approvals.
- Conduct site visits for analysis, construction observation, and quality control.
- Participate in value engineering reviews to ensure cost-effective design solutions.
- Communicate design intent clearly to clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
- Project Designer, CAD Technician / Production Lead – Entry-level position best suited for individual with less than 5 years of experience and a strong interest in land planning, development or site engineering.
- Project Manager, PE or LA – Growth opportunity for licensed professional with 2 to 5 years experience related to land development or site engineering for public and/or private projects.
- Senior Project Manager, PE or LA – Team leadership position open to an experience project manager with 5 to 10 years experience. A client-focused approach to service and solid technical expertise are required.
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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 largestU.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 5,600 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.
About the Role
We are seeking a Contract Execution Manager to serve as the customer-facing liaison for large, custom-engineered, power transformer manufacturing projects. This is not a construction or software PM role — it is a highly technical, contract-driven position responsible for ensuring the successful execution of engineered-to-order equipment, from design release through manufacturing, shipment, and onsite installation.
The position is onsite in Roanoke, VA and requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, contracts, and field service teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers after order placement, ensuring clear communication and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Translate customer specifications and contract terms into actionable deliverables for engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Oversee project schedules adherence to contractional milestone execution, and scope; identify risks and implement proactive resolutions.
- Lead customer project meetings and provide updates on progress, milestones, and risks.
- Ability to handle multiple projects at different stages of execution from order entry through manufacturing, shipping, and warranty.
- Manage all contract obligations, including technical clarifications, change orders, and terms enforcement, in collaboration with sales and legal teams.
- Coordinate and ensure site preparation, shipping, and installation activities with customers and field service.
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety regulations.
- Support continuous improvement in contract and project execution processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or equivalent technical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in contract execution, project management, or project engineering for engineered-to-order equipment, power systems, or industrial manufacturing.
- Proven ability to manage large customer-facing technical projects with contractual complexity.
- Familiarity with transformers, switchgear, substations, or high-voltage equipment preferred.
- PMP certification a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Must be able to work onsite in Roanoke, VA (relocation assistance available).
- Ability to travel occasionally to customer sites.
Why Join Virginia Transformer
- Lead mission-critical transformer projects that power data centers, renewables, utilities, and critical infrastructure.
- Be part of a growing global manufacturer with a strong balance sheet and zero debt.
- Collaborate onsite with a highly skilled technical and operations team in Roanoke, VA.
- Competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.
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 largestU.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 5,400 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.
Summary
Virginia Transformer is seeking a results-oriented Sr. Manager/Director of Inbound Logistics to lead global transportation operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective inbound delivery of materials and components to support production schedules across our network.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead inbound transportation strategy across ocean, air, and freight forwarding channels.
- Develop and manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to ensure reliability and cost efficiency.
- Drive the implementation of a Transportation Management System (TMS) to enhance visibility, automation, and performance tracking.
- Establish and monitor logistics KPIs (on-time delivery, freight cost per unit, transit times, carrier performance).
- Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and documentation requirements.
- Provide strong team leadership, mentoring and developing logistics professionals to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Finance and Supply Chain leadership to manage freight budgets and cost-reduction initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 8-10 years of progressive logistics/transportation experience, with at least 3 years in leadership.
- Proven expertise in ocean, air, and freight forwarding operations.
- Demonstrated success in TMS implementation and optimization.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!
We’re strategically building our leadership team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is intense, operationally complex, and incredibly rewarding. We are highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.
If you have the leadership depth, operational rigor, and execution discipline to build and scale a world-class planning organization — 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. For over 50 years, we’ve grown by relentlessly delivering for our customers. We are more than 5,400 employees strong and 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.
Position Overview:
The Planning Director (Rincon, GA) will lead all production planning, scheduling, and execution control functions for the facility, ensuring disciplined alignment between demand, capacity, materials, and shop floor execution.
This role moves beyond daily scheduling — it is responsible for building a scalable planning infrastructure capable of supporting aggressive growth while protecting customer commitments, lead times, and operational stability.
You will serve as the central coordination leader between production, materials, engineering, operations leadership, and executive management.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Production Planning Strategy & Execution
- Own the facility master production schedule (MPS)
- Translate strategic production targets into executable daily, weekly, and monthly plans
- Align capacity, labor, and material flow with demand
- Ensure schedule realism and stability in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment
- Drive schedule attainment and lead time performance
2. Accuracy, Audit & Floor Validation Discipline
- Establish audit rigor across schedules, work orders, and ERP data
- Personally validate WIP status through routine plant-floor verification
- Eliminate discrepancies between system data and physical conditions
- Institutionalize disciplined documentation and traceability standards
3. Risk Detection, Constraint Management & Recovery
- Proactively identify bottlenecks, constraints, and schedule risk
- Escalate customer-impacting issues early with data-driven insight
- Lead structured recovery planning for missed milestones
- Drive relentless follow-through on corrective actions
4. Systems, Reporting & Planning Infrastructure
- Own ERP scheduling integrity and system-of-record discipline
- Develop executive-level dashboards (schedule attainment, WIP aging, constraint tracking, milestone adherence)
- Enhance visibility through structured Excel / visual management tools
- Ensure audit-ready planning data at all times
- Lead continuous improvement of planning systems and processes
5. Leadership & Cross-Functional Accountability
- Lead daily and weekly production review meetings
- Clearly communicate risks, recovery plans, and priority shifts
- Hold teams accountable while fostering collaborative problem-solving
- Build and develop a high-performance planning team
- Act as a strategic partner to Plant Leadership and Corporate Operations
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of production planning / scheduling experience in industrial manufacturing
- 3+ years in leadership capacity (manager or above)
- Experience supporting 24/7 operations
- Advanced Excel proficiency (analysis, modeling, reporting)
- Strong ERP/MRP system experience
- Proven record of driving schedule recovery and operational stability
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Exceptional attention to detail with strategic perspective
- Strong floor presence — comfortable validating information firsthand
- Analytical, structured, and data-driven decision maker
- Calm under pressure in high-growth environments
- Confident leader capable of running executive-level production reviews
- High accountability mindset with low tolerance for missed commitments
- Ability to scale processes, not just manage daily execution
Working Conditions:
- On-site leadership role with frequent presence on the manufacturing floor
- Exposure to industrial production environments
- Availability to support off-shift or weekend issues as required by a 24/7 operation
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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 largestU.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 5,400 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.
Divisional Quality Manager
Reports to: Director of Quality
Location: Onsite – Multi-Plant (U.S.)
Travel: 60%
Position Summary
The Divisional Quality Manager is responsible for leading and standardizing quality systems across multiple Virginia Transformer manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this role ensures consistent execution of quality standards for custom-engineered power transformers serving utility, industrial, renewable, and critical infrastructure markets.
This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Test, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to improve first-pass yield, reduce rework and non-conformances, and ensure Virginia Transformer meets or exceeds customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Divisional Quality Leadership
- Lead divisional quality initiatives across assigned Virginia Transformer plants, ensuring alignment with corporate quality strategy.
- Serve as the senior quality escalation point for plant leadership on significant quality issues.
- Support the Director of Quality in establishing divisional KPIs, quality objectives, and continuous improvement priorities.
Manufacturing & Test Quality
- Drive quality performance across transformer manufacturing, assembly, and test operations.
- Partner with Test Lab leadership to ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and customer-specific test requirements.
- Improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap and rework, and strengthen process control throughout manufacturing and testing.
Compliance, Audits & Certifications
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards.
- Lead internal audits and support external audits, including:
- Utility and industrial customer audits
- Certification body audits
- Regulatory and third-party inspections
- Drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with sustained results.
Supplier & Incoming Quality
- Partner with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to improve incoming material quality for core steel, coils, insulation systems, bushings, tap changers, and other critical components.
- Support supplier audits, qualifications, and corrective action efforts.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Customer Quality & Issue Resolution
- Serve as a key quality leader for customer quality concerns, including non-conformances, test failures, warranty issues, and field returns.
- Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and ensure timely, effective resolution.
- Support customer quality reviews and performance reporting.
Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and maintain divisional quality dashboards and KPIs.
- Analyze quality trends related to defects, test failures, and customer feedback.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop plant-level Quality Managers and quality teams across the division.
- Build a strong culture of accountability, ownership, and “right-first-time” execution.
- Support training, capability building, and succession planning within the Quality organization.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
- Experience supporting multi-plant manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and audit processes.
- Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience in transformer manufacturing, power equipment, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
- Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, IEC standards and utility customer requirements.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM, etc.).
Key Competencies
- Manufacturing-first mindset
- Strong systems and process thinking
- Data-driven problem solving
- Ability to influence across functions and plants
- Customer-focused execution
- Continuous improvement leadership
Why Virginia Transformer
Virginia Transformer offers the opportunity to lead quality at scale in a fast-growing, custom-engineered manufacturing environment supporting critical infrastructure across North America. This role plays a key part in ensuring reliability, safety, and customer trust across our expanding portfolio of power transformer solutions.
Mechanical Design Engineer, HVAC
Location: On-site in Roanoke, VA – assistance with relocation available
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
An industry leader in energy-efficient, precision-engineered air systems is seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the next generation of cooling technologies for mission-critical infrastructure. This is a high-impact engineering role where innovation, sustainability, and performance intersect. With a growing market presence and a strong commitment to R&D, this organization is driving breakthroughs in large-scale HVAC design for data centers and other high-load environments.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge thermal management technologies, alongside top engineering talent in a collaborative, growth-minded environment. Relocation support is provided, with a generous $25K lump sum reimbursement issued with your first paycheck.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and optimize complex HVAC systems that emphasize energy efficiency, thermal performance, and long-term sustainability.
- Select and specify major components (heat exchangers, fans, compressors) tailored to application-specific requirements.
- Analyze refrigeration cycles to maximize operational efficiency and reliability.
- Interpret electrical schematics and collaborate with controls engineers to enhance system integration and usability.
- Participate in prototype development, system validation, and iterative design refinement based on performance testing.
- Interface with internal and external stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions.
- Stay current on HVAC industry trends and compliance standards to ensure engineering excellence.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of HVAC system design experience in industrial, commercial, or mission-critical applications.
- In-depth knowledge of refrigeration systems, component interactions, and performance optimization strategies.
- Adept at deciphering electrical schematics and incorporating them into the blueprint for HVAC systems
- Extensive background in specifying and evaluating key mechanical components, including compressors, airflow systems, and thermal transfer equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects from concept through execution.
Bonus Skills:
- Hands-on experience with CAD for HVAC system layout.
- Exposure to chiller systems, industrial refrigeration, or data center cooling is a plus.
- Familiarity with testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of HVAC products.
What’s In It For You:
- Competitive compensation with long-term career growth potential.
- Work on high-profile R&D initiatives that directly impact next-gen product innovation.
- Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team solving complex engineering challenges.
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.
This is a prime opportunity for an HVAC expert ready to take ownership of advanced system design projects and help shape the future of green cooling technologies. Apply now to connect with our recruiting team and learn more about the full scope of this role.
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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 largestU.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 5,400 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.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Program Manager to organize and lead multi-project equipment and services fulfillment execution for mission-critical data center customers. Based in Roanoke, VA, this role will oversee and align multiple programs and projects across the customer lifecycle — including Project Management (PM), Aligned Delivery, Commissioning Assist (Cx-Assist), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) programs.
The Program Manager will serve as the key point of coordination for program execution, ensuring clear communication, structured escalation, and proactive management of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Root Cause/Design Events (RCDEs). The Program Manager will direct, orchestrate, coordinate VT project managers and VT cross-functional team. The Program Manager will coordinate, communicate, with corresponding customer program and project teams/leaders and will constantly ‘level-set’ expectations between VT and the customer with a focus on fulfilling VTs commitments while constantly clearly communicating commitment boundaries to the customer. The Program Manager will be key to identifying scope and impact of changes customers may desire or required and will manage/facilitate change orders. The Program Manager will align to the direction provided by Account Managers who own the customer relationship. This position is essential in reinforcing VT’s reputation as a trusted partner for reliable, end-to-end data center power solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Oversight & Alignment
- Organize and operate seamless vertical alignment of PM, Aligned Delivery, Cx-Assist, and O&M programs.
- Ensure program components are integrated and executed consistently across assigned accounts, customers, projects; will coordinate and orchestrate necessary VT commitment execution activities by all necessary VT cross-functional teams, including factory, project management, and field services.
- Maintain alignment with Account Executive directions and customer expectations interpretation as well as VT’s data center offerings and strategies.
- Customer Communication & Escalation
- Establish VT-Customer communication and coordination protocols for equipment and field services commitment execution programs and projects and act as high-level program point of contact for customer program/project peers.
- Manage structured escalation paths to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Provide regular program updates to both customer and VT leadership.
- Continuous Improvement & Quality
- Develop, implement, and track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to address program/project challenges, responsive to customer asks/demands.
- Lead reviews of Root Cause Determination Effects (RCDEs) as may be required by customer and to inform continuous improvement action.
- Support process improvements that enhance delivery efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service, and Project Management to ensure program/project success.
- Align program deliverables with contracts, SoWs, and customer expectation.
- Drive accountability across functions to maintain program timelines, cost targets, and quality standards, fulfill commitments while limiting risk.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Project/Program Management (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in electrical equipment, data centers, or industrial manufacturing.
- Strong background in customer-facing roles with responsibility for escalation, CAPs, and RCDEs.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase programs across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- PMP or PgMP certification strongly preferred.
Why Roanoke, VA?
Our Roanoke facility is Virginia Transformer’s flagship hub, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke offers a rare balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle—affordable cost of living, vibrant arts and culture, and unmatched access to outdoor recreation. With a strong community and growing advanced manufacturing base, Roanoke is the ideal place to advance your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Why Join Us
Join the nexus point of the exciting high growth data center industry: Power is the “point of the spear” and Virginia Transformer provides the essential equipment demanded by mission-critical customers to enable explosive AI demands. At Virginia Transformer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of mission-critical programs for some of the world’s largest data center operators. As Program Manager, you will lead aligned delivery efforts, oversee commissioning and O&M programs, and drive continuous improvement through CAPs and RCDEs—solidifying VT’s position as the partner of choice for reliability and lifecycle performance in the data center industry.
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 Corp. is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America. For more than 50 years, we’ve grown by delivering for our customers — building premium, custom transformers with industry-leading lead times.
With more than 5,400 employees, we are known as an engineering-driven organization that thrives on speed, accountability, and execution. As a privately held company, we value nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.
Join Our Team
If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling manufacturing across the country, and the momentum of a fast-moving organization — this is the place for you. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.
We’re growing so fast that not all roles are posted yet — if this opportunity aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply and start the conversation.
Technical Trainer – Field Services (Transformers)
Location: Roanoke, VA (Relocation Required)
Department: Field Services / Training
Reports To: Field Services Leadership
Position Summary
The Technical Trainer – Field Services (Transformers) is responsible for developing and delivering technical training programs focused on power and distribution transformers for field service technicians and internal teams. This role serves as a subject-matter expert in transformer theory, construction, testing, troubleshooting, and field best practices, ensuring technicians are prepared to safely and effectively support customers in the field.
This position is ideal for a seasoned transformer professional with deep hands-on experience who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and elevating technical capability across a growing field services organization.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Training & Instruction
- Develop and deliver classroom, hands-on, and field-based training for field service technicians covering installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Create, maintain, and continuously improve training materials, including presentations, manuals, procedures, and job aids.
- Lead training sessions for:
- New hire field service technicians
- Experienced technicians advancing skill levels
- Cross-functional teams as required
Transformer Expertise & Field Support
- Serve as a technical authority on transformer theory, construction, and field performance.
- Train technicians on:
- Transformer construction, components, and design fundamentals
- Insulation systems, cooling methods, and tap changers
- Field testing (ratio, winding resistance, insulation, oil testing, etc.)
- Troubleshooting common and complex transformer issues
- Provide technical guidance to field teams during complex service events, outages, or investigations as needed.
Standards, Safety & Best Practices
- Ensure all training aligns with applicable IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and internal safety standards.
- Reinforce safe work practices and regulatory compliance throughout all training activities.
- Update training content to reflect changes in standards, procedures, products, and field learnings.
Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Transfer
- Capture field feedback, lessons learned, and recurring issues to continuously enhance training programs.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Field Services leadership to align training with product changes and field performance trends.
- Support technician certification efforts, skills assessments, and competency tracking.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive hands-on experience with power and/or distribution transformers in field service, manufacturing, testing, or commissioning environments.
- Strong working knowledge of transformer testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Proven ability to teach, mentor, and communicate technical concepts to technicians with varying experience levels.
- Willingness to relocate to Roanoke, VA.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to support field training or onsite sessions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Prior experience as a Technical Trainer, Field Services Lead, Senior Field Technician, or Transformer Test Engineer.
- Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, and IEC transformer standards.
- Experience developing training programs or technical documentation.
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 largestU.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.
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.
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.
Job Description
Construction & Expansion (C&E) Document Controls Specialist
Position Summary
The Construction & Expansion (C&E) Document Controls Specialist supports the C&E Controls Manager by maintaining document management, version control, and record integrity across the company’s capital construction and expansion portfolio.
This role serves as the system administrator and gatekeeper for capital project documentation, ensuring that all financial, contractual, change, and stage-gate records are accurate, complete, current, and audit-ready. The position enforces documentation standards and governance processes that protect capital integrity and reduce risk.
Key Responsibilities
Document Management & System Administration
- Administer the capital project document control system.
- Maintain standardized folder structures and naming conventions across all projects.
- Ensure proper version control of contracts, drawings, budgets, change orders, forecasts, and reports.
- Control document access permissions and maintain security protocols.
- Archive and close out project documentation in accordance with corporate direction.
Capital Governance & Change Documentation Support
- Maintain formal change logs and ensure all change documentation is properly uploaded and tracked.
- Verify that approved change orders include required backup, approvals, and supporting documentation.
- Track milestone deliverables and ensure required documentation is complete.
- Maintain decision logs and approval records for audit traceability.
- Support enforcement of documentation standards to prevent undocumented scope changes.
Financial & Cost Documentation Control
- Organize and maintain cost reports, forecasts, contractor pay applications, and invoice documentation.
- Validate documentation completeness prior to payment processing or cost updates.
- Ensure alignment between financial records and project documentation repositories.
- Maintain historical cost documentation for audit and capitalization purposes.
Schedule & Reporting Support
- Maintain milestone documentation and schedule updates within project records.
- Support monthly and quarterly capital reporting by organizing and compiling documentation packages.
- Ensure reporting materials are version-controlled and properly archived.
- Assist in preparing audit-ready project files for executive and board-level reviews.
Audit & Compliance Support
- Maintain audit-ready documentation across the full project lifecycle (authorization through closeout).
- Support internal and external audits by retrieving, organizing, and validating required documents.
- Identify documentation gaps and proactively escalate inconsistencies to the Controls Manager.
- Ensure compliance with company governance standards and documentation protocols.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Finance, Procurement, and Engineering to collect required documentation.
- Communicate documentation requirements and deadlines clearly and professionally.
- Serve as the central intake point for capital project records.
- Support consistent documentation practices across all active projects.
Authority & Accountability
- Authorized to enforce document control standards and reject incomplete submissions.
- Responsible for accuracy, completeness, and organization of all capital project documentation.
- Accountable for maintaining audit-ready files at all times.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5+ years of experience in document control, project administration, construction administration, or capital project support.
- Experience working within capital projects, industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure environments.
- Proficiency in document management systems (Procore, Aconex, SharePoint, Primavera, etc.).
- Strong organizational and version-control discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a PMO or capital governance organization.
- Familiarity with change management processes in construction environments.
- Experience supporting stage-gate capital processes.
- Exposure to cost tracking and capital reporting workflows.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Documentation discipline and process rigor
- Organizational strength
- Clear and professional communication
- Ability to enforce standards without direct authority
- High integrity and accountability
- Strong time management and prioritization
Reporting Relationship
- Reports to: Construction & Expansion (C&E) Controls Manager
- Works Closely With: Construction Managers, Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations
