Solution Architect

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company is seeking an HVDC Solution Architect to define the technical strategy for HVDC projects. This role involves working closely with clients to align requirements with solutions, leading international technical teams, and minimizing risk while ensuring quality. The ideal candidate has a university degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in HVDC or FACTS technology. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Employer-financed pension scheme

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Childcare options and flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Completed university degree preferably in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Extensive engineering experience preferably in HVDC or FACTS technology.
• Knowledge of project management and contract management as well as experience in leading international technical standardization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the customer to understand the requirements and align these with the solution portfolio.
• Lead, develop and co‑ordinate technical solutions with national and international resources.
• Define a technical strategy ensuring a holistic techno‑commercial solution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Leadership abilities

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

As a HVDC Solution Architect (f/m/d), you are a key figure in our organization defining the technical strategy and solution for HVDC On-and Offshore projects globally. The Solution Architect (SA) crafts the technical strategy for the offerings, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compatibility with the solution portfolio. By analyzing customer needs early on, the SA guides the development of technologically advanced, and commercially viable solutions. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, the Solution Architect collaborates closely with Sales, Tendering, Commercial, Legal, and early involved Project Manager to ensure a seamless integration of expertise from the early stages. The Solution Architect will support a positive project team spirit around common goals and achievements. By communicating in a very clear, open and proactive way, you are encouraging others to do the same.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Work with the customer to understand the requirements and align these with the solution portfolio, through pre-acquisition and acquisition phase
• Lead, develop and co‑ordinate technical solution with national and international technical resources across the organization
• Define a technical strategy ensuring a holistic techno‑commercial solution, reflecting lessons learned from former projects. Focus is on minimizing risk and ensuring quality
• Identification of market trends and R&D requirements
• Active engagement in international committees

Qualifications

• Completed university degree preferably in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field
• Extensive engineering experience preferably in HVDC or FACTS technology
• Knowledge of project management and contract management as well as experience in leading international technical standardization is preferred
• Strong analytical and communication skills for understanding customer needs, providing value-added inputs, and excelling in multicultural environments with a strategic approach
• Proficient in negotiations, interface management, teamwork and leadership abilities
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and knowledge of German is preferred

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer‑financed company pension scheme
• We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
• We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
• The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self‑determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
• In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part‑time work or even a sabbatical