Commissioning Manager - North America

Siemens Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead and elevate commissioning across our Grid Technologies portfolio in North America. You will guide HV, FACTS, substations, and grid projects from planning through energization, driving Standardization and best practices while partnering with customers.

You will mentor the NA commissioning team, develop execution strategies, oversee FAT/SAT, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field; AAS in electrical engineering technology or power systems may be considered; PE registration preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in power generation, transmission, or large EPC infra projects; minimum 5 years in leadership.
• Proven experience leading commissioning through energization and commercial operation.
• Willing to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the North American commissioning organization, fostering safety and technical excellence.
• Develop and maintain commissioning execution strategies aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, and all commissioning phases to ensure successful energization.
• Promote compliance with EHS standards and industry regulations, ensuring Zero Harm culture.
• Serve as a senior interface for customers, guiding discussions on commissioning strategy and milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

MS Office

FAT/SAT oversight

FACTS knowledge

HV Substations

Electrical protection

Education

Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related field; AAS in EE tech/power/controls; PE preferred

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.

Join Siemens Energy as a Commissioning Manager in Raleigh, NC, where you will lead and enhance commissioning activities across our Grid Technologies portfolio in North America. Imagine being at the forefront of High Voltage (HV), Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS), Synchronous Condenser, Substation, and Grid Infrastructure projects, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Your role will be pivotal in establishing consistent commissioning processes and best practices, driving innovation and excellence in our operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead and mentor the North American commissioning organization, fostering a culture of safety and technical excellence.
• Develop and maintain commissioning execution strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and all commissioning phases to ensure successful project energization.
• Promote compliance with Siemens Energy EHS standards and industry regulations, ensuring a Zero Harm culture.
• Serve as a senior interface for customers, guiding discussions on commissioning strategy and project milestones.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field, or associate of applied science (AAS) in electrical engineering technology, power systems technology or other electrical power/controls, instrumentation & controls discipline may be considered; Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in power generation, transmission, or large EPC infrastructure projects, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in leading commissioning activities through energization and commercial operation.
• Strong technical knowledge of FACTS installations, High Voltage Substations, and electrical protection systems is preferred
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project reporting tools.
• Willing to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

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.

About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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