Technical Project Manager – Energy Automation & Protection Systems (m/f/x)

Siemens AG; Beersel; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Beersel, Belgium, is hiring a Technical Project Manager to be the technical heartbeat of medium- and high-voltage electrification projects. You will bridge engineering and client-facing solutions as Technical Lead and Solution Architect.

Lead 3–5 concurrent programs, overseeing hardware selection, CAD coordination, and subcontractor performance. Drive SCADA programming, substation protection devices, and automation systems, including FAT and SAT tests.

Qualifications

• Degree in Energy, Electrical or Electromechanics, with 3–5 years in MV/HV Protection & Control systems.
• Strong knowledge of protection relays (DIGSI) and substation automation.
• Excellent technical communication for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of Protection & Control solutions from engineering to commissioning.
• Act as the primary technical interface translating complex specs into proposals and guiding client discussions.
• Manage 3–5 concurrent projects, including hardware selection, CAD coordination, and subcontractor performance.
• Drive SCADA programming, protection devices, automation systems, and lead FAT/SAT tests.

Skills

Protection & Control

Substation automation

DIGSI

SCADA programming

IEC 61850

Education

Degree in Energy/Electrical/Electromechanics

Job description

Technical Project Manager - Energy Automation & Protection Systems (m/f/x)

Job ID

523279

Posted since

25-Sep-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Company

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Beersel - - Belgium

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Technical Project Manager to act as the technical heartbeat of our medium- and high-voltage electrification projects. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering and client-facing solutions, serving as both a Technical Lead and a Solution Architect.

Your Impact:

• Technical Authority: Lead the design and architecture of Protection & Control (P&A) solutions, ensuring technical excellence from initial engineering through to final commissioning.
• Client Partner: Act as the primary technical interface, translating complex specifications into winning proposals and guiding clients through technical discussions.
• Project Lifecycle Lead: Manage 3-5 concurrent projects, overseeing hardware selection, CAD coordination, and subcontractor performance.
• Hands-on Innovation: Drive the programming of SCADA , substation protection devices and automation systems through modern communication systems, and lead Factory (FAT) and Site (SAT) Acceptance Tests.

What You Bring:

• Technical Foundation: A degree in Energy, Electricity, or Electromechanics, paired with 3-5 years of experience in MV/HV Protection & Control systems.
• Core Expertise: Proficiency with protection relays (e.g., DIGSI), substation automation, and industrial Ethernet.
• Communication: A strong technical communicator who can explain and persuade.
• Languages: Fluency in Dutch is essential, with functional French and English for technical documentation.

We’d be even more excited if you have:

• Industry Context: A background in Utility environments (DSO/TSO) or large-scale energy infrastructure.
• Advanced Protocols: Deep knowledge of IEC 61850 environments and communication protocols.
• The Digital Edge: Experience with Cybersecurity for energy systems, firewalls, and telecommunication systems (RTU).
• Design Tools: Familiarity with reviewing and coordinating engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Why Siemens?

We offer a collaborative, innovation-driven work environment featuring flexible and hybrid arrangements. We invite you to contribute to the electrification, modernization, and decarbonization of future energy systems.

We value your unique identity and perspectives. Siemens is fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us!