Electrical Engineer

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K savings plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy’s Electrical Engineering Division in Alpharetta, GA, seeks an experienced electrical engineer to design and deliver advanced power generation and transmission systems. You will develop and support excitation systems, starting frequency converters, and protection systems from concept to delivery.

You will work with cross-disciplinary experts, engage directly with customers, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment driving the energy transition.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in power generation, oil & gas, or industrial automation environments.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from design initiation through final documentation, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to develop optimized engineering solutions for power generation systems.
• Provide technical support to customers on excitation and control equipment, including troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Contribute to training and development of other specialist engineers.
• Support product development through testing, validation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as SME for Hotline Support Team, resolving technical inquiries and guidance.
• Travel to customer sites up to 30% for data collection, commissioning, and validation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

Power generation

Transmission systems

Electrical machines

Analytical thinking

Communication

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree 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.

A Snapshot of Your Day (position overview) Join Siemens Energy’s Electrical Engineering Division in Alpharetta, GA, where you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering advanced power generation and transmission systems. In this role, you will develop and support Excitation Systems, Starting Frequency Converters, and Protection Systems — ensuring reliable and efficient power generation applications from concept through final delivery. You’ll collaborate with experts across disciplines, engage with customers directly, and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced engineering environment driving the energy transition.How You’ll Make an Impact (responsibilities)

• Lead projects from design initiation through final documentation, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to develop optimized engineering solutions for power generation systems.
• Provide technical support to customers on excitation and control equipment, including troubleshooting and system upgrades.
• Contribute to the training and development of other specialist engineers.
• Support ongoing product development efforts by participating in testing, validation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the Hotline Support Team, resolving technical inquiries and providing guidance.
• Travel to customer sites (up to 30%) for data collection, commissioning, and system validation.

What You Bring (requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience within power generation, oil & gas, or industrial automation environments.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, power generation, transmission systems, and electrical machines.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results within deadlines.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.

About the Team Gas Services Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.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/employeevideoRewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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