Aux Power Substation Engineer

Siemens Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Flexible work

Medical benefits

Paid holidays & time off

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Job summary

Siemens Energy in Raleigh, NC invites a seasoned Auxiliary Power Engineer to shape auxiliary power criteria for substations and craft detailed drawings for AC/DC projects. You will size transformers, battery banks, and UPS systems, producing comprehensive design packages for MCCs, MV switchgear, and LV panelboards.

Leveraging ANSI, NFPA, and IEC standards, you will generate technical specifications and support project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering with 5+ years of experience in auxiliary power design for substations or power plants.
• Knowledge of ANSI/NFPA/IEC standards and substation equipment requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD; familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, and Microstation is a plus.
• Eligible to obtain a professional engineering license; licensed candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop auxiliary power criteria and create Single Line and Three Line Drawings for AC and DC substations.
• Prepare design and RFQ packages for Motor Control Centers, MV Switchgear, and LV Panelboards.
• Perform calculations to size auxiliary power transformers, battery banks, UPS, and chargers.
• Conduct Arc Flash and Voltage Drop studies to ensure safety and reliability.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and collaborate with marketing and project teams.

Skills

Aux power design

Substation equipment

Standards ANSI NFPA IEC

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Microstation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Microstation

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dynamic team as an Auxiliary Power Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in developing auxiliary power criteria for substations. Imagine creating detailed Single Line and Three Line Drawings for AC and DC projects, while also crafting comprehensive load lists and design packages for Motor Control Centers, MV Switchgear, and LV Panelboards. You will engage in vital calculations to size transformers, battery banks, and UPS systems, ensuring that your designs meet the highest standards. Your expertise will guide the development of technical specifications and support marketing and project teams, making a significant impact on our projects and clients.

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dynamic team as an Auxiliary Power Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in developing auxiliary power criteria for substations. Imagine creating detailed Single Line and Three Line Drawings for AC and DC projects, while also crafting comprehensive load lists and design packages for Motor Control Centers, MV Switchgear, and LV Panelboards. You will engage in vital calculations to size transformers, battery banks, and UPS systems, ensuring that your designs meet the highest standards. Your expertise will guide the development of technical specifications and support marketing and project teams, making a significant impact on our projects and clients.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will develop auxiliary power criteria and create Single Line and Three Line Drawings for AC and DC substations.
• You will prepare design and request for quotation (RfQ) packages for Motor Control Centers, MV Switchgear, and LV Panelboards.
• You will perform calculations to size auxiliary power transformers, battery banks, UPS, and battery chargers.
• You will conduct Arc Flash and Voltage Drop studies, ensuring safety and reliability in your designs.
• You will mentor entry-level engineers, sharing your knowledge and guiding them in their professional development.
• You will collaborate with marketing and project teams to support project execution and customer meetings.

What You Bring

• You hold a degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering with 5 or more years of experience focused on auxiliary power design for substations or power plants.
• You have knowledge of ANSI, NFPA, and IEC standards, with experience in substation equipment.
• You are proficient in AutoCAD, with additional skills in AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, and Microstation being a plus.
• You are eligible to obtain a professional engineering license, with a preference for those already licensed.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Who is Siemens Energy?

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 decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups