Protection and Control Design Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; México; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Mexico City is seeking a seasoned Protection & Control engineer to lead detailed design, integration, and testing of protection schemes for HV substations. You will work across disciplines to ensure reliable, standards-based solutions aligned with project goals.

This permanent role emphasizes collaboration with customers and suppliers, factory and site acceptance testing, and precise BOM preparation to support successful FAT/SAT and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Automation, or a comparable discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Protection & Control for electrical substations.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE/IEC standards and protective relay technology.

Responsibilities

• Detail protection and control design for high‑voltage substations.
• Coordinate equipment integration and interfaces with SAS/SCADA systems.
• Support project execution from FAT through commissioning and testing.

Skills

Protection & Control

Substation Design

AC/DC Schematics

Protection Relays

IEEE/IEC Standards

HV Substations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

To support Siemens Energy's business growth strategy within the Grid Automation Engineering division in Mexico, this permanent position has been created to manage the expanded responsibilities associated with the execution of high-voltage substation projects.

In alignment with these business objectives, the role is focused on detailed protection and control engineering, secondary system design, and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholders. Given the highly specialized nature of secondary engineering.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 50% Detailed Protection & Control Design
• Perform detailed Protection & Control (P&C) engineering for High Voltage AIS and GIS substations.
• Develop and review protection single-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, control circuits, and interlocking schemes.
• Engineer CT/VT secondary circuits, breaker trip/close circuits, alarms, and protection interfaces.
• 30% Equipment Integration & System Interfacing
• Support the integration of numerical protection relays, bay control units, and other secondary equipment.
• Develop signal lists, I/O assignments, and interfaces with Substation Automation Systems (SAS), SCADA, and primary equipment.
• Apply IEC 61850-based engineering and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• 20% Project Coordination & Quality Support
• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOM) and project-specific engineering documentation.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with customers, suppliers, panel manufacturing, and primary engineering teams.
• Provide design support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning phases.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Automation, or a comparable discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Protection & Control engineering for electrical substants preferred.

Skills

• Technical Protection & Control Engineering
• Substation Protection & Control Design
• AC/DC Schematic & Control Circuit Design
• Numerical Protection Relays (SIPROTEC, SEL, GE)
• Power Systems & Substation Standards
• High Voltage AIS & GIS Substation Engineering
• CFE Protection & Control Requirements
• IEEE/ANSI & IEC Electrical Standards
• Professional & Collaborative Capabilities
• Multidisciplinary Project Coordination
• Technical Documentation & BOM Preparation
• Factory/Site Acceptance Testing Support

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With ~100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

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 decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Career growth and development opportunities

Company paid Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Savings Fund

Parental leave and family building benefits