DC Grid Protection Engineer for Data Centers

Siemens; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful Work

Innovation Hub

Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Siemens Technology seeks a DC System Protection Engineer to design robust protection architectures for data centers, microgrids and MVDC/LVDC systems in power distribution. You will analyze DC fault modes, coordinate protection schemes and validate designs through HIL testing.

Join a global team focused on innovation, patents and thought leadership, with opportunities for career growth and collaboration across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; PE or PhD preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC power distribution and DC microgrids.
• Experience with DC fault studies and protection coordination.
• Hands-on with high-power HIL testing and RTDS/Opal-RT tools.
• Familiarity with lab testing and high-power electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Architectural design of MV to LV DC protection architectures for data centers, microgrids and MVDC/LVDC systems.
• Develop DC protection schemes: fault detection, isolation and interruption.
• Conduct DC short-circuit, fault current and protection coordination studies.
• Simulate AC-DC networks and protection devices using PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink.
• System validation: HIL testing and laboratory verification.
• Provide expert technical analysis for customer projects and design reviews.
• Contribute to patents and technical papers.

Skills

DC power distribution

Protection coordination

Power electronics

System-level testing

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

PE license or PhD preferred

Tools

PSCAD

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

PSS SINCAL

RTDS

Opal-RT

Job description

Siemens Technology seeks a DC System Protection Engineer to design robust protection architectures for data centers, microgrids and MVDC/LVDC systems in power distribution. You will analyze DC fault modes, coordinate protection schemes and validate designs through HIL testing.

Join a global team focused on innovation, patents and thought leadership, with opportunities for career growth and collaboration across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.