Electrical Engineer - Design

Siemens Mobility

Wendell (NC)

On-site

USD 74,970 - 128,520

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Health benefits
On-site work

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Wendell, North Carolina, seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and manufacture protection and control panels for substation systems. You will integrate Siemens products with other automation components to deliver innovative power solutions onsite.

Responsibilities include design drawings, protection schemes, FAT/SAT procedures, and customer interface activities. Requires 5+ years in HV protection design, with AutoCAD/AUCOTEC tools, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
  • Five or more years of direct electrical design experience in power systems protection and control, including HV.
  • Ability to read DC/AC schematics and one-/two-line diagrams for HV substations.
  • Knowledge of protection relays and IEC/IEEE standards related to protection and panel design.
  • Experience with communication networks and IEC protocols (IEC61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.).
  • Travel willingness (~5%).
  • Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical, mechanical, and system drawings for protection and control panels.
  • Develop logic diagrams and protection schemes from customer requirements.
  • Prepare FAT/SAT procedures for protection systems projects.
  • Collaborate with specialists to meet industry standards and customer needs.
  • Interface with customers, troubleshooting and commissioning support.
  • Lead projects and provide engineering support through the lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical design
HV protection
Customer interface
Project leadership
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
AutoCAD Electrical
AUCOTEC Engineering Base
MicroStation
Visio

Job description

Wendell, North Carolina, United States of America

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens Electrification and Automation is seeking an expert Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and manufacture sophisticated power automation and protection panels for substation systems and applications. In this role, you will integrate Siemens and other automation products to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

Our national headquarters is in Wendell, North Carolina— in the heart of the Research Triangle, about 20 minutes east of Raleigh. Enjoy top-rated schools, a mild four‑season climate, easy access to mountains and coast, and a cost of living that lets your compensation go further. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

This Electrical Engineer position, focused on HV Protection & Automation Panel Design, is based onsite in Wendell, NC.

You’ll make a difference by:
  • Designing Electrical, Mechanical, and System Drawings of Protection and Control Panels per customer specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools.
  • Developing logic diagrams and protection schemes based on technical drawings and detailed customer requirements.
  • Preparing Factory & Site Acceptance Test (FAT & SAT) procedures for protection systems projects.
  • Collaborating with a team of specialists to develop electrical systems that meet industry standards and customer needs.
  • Acting as a primary customer interface, including troubleshooting and commissioning support.
  • Serving as a technical leader on projects, guiding other team members in project activities. Providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle (design, implementation, commissioning) and occasionally assisting the sales team with scope development, estimates, and proposals.
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
  • Five (5) or more years of direct experience in electrical design within the power systems protection and control engineering field, including high‑voltage (HV) utilities protection and/or automation with experience leading technical engineering activities for electrical panel design projects.
  • Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, and three‑ and one‑line diagrams for Medium and/or High Voltage substation systems and experience producing technical documents for Protection and Control systems for Substations, such as Logic Diagrams, Sequences of Operations, FDS, and test procedures.
  • Proven knowledge of transmission and distribution protection relays, with the capability to design, specify, and supervise designs, including Siemens, GE, SEL, ABB, and other relay/automation products and associated software.
  • Experience with communication network technologies (design and hardware configuration) and protocols like IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC103, IEC101, IEC104, PROFINET, PROFIBUS.
  • Knowledge of ANSI standards relating to designing electrical panels and protection.
  • Automation or Protection commissioning experience, and Factory or Site acceptance testing experience in protection and automation systems.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or AUCOTEC Engineering Base Software.
  • Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Visio.
  • Willingness and availability for approximately 5% travel, depending on project assignments.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical systems protection and automation and experience in designing Protection and Automation Panels for utilities.
  • Proven understanding of UL 508A requirements and IEC standards related to electrical protection and panel design.
  • Applied knowledge of Medium and High Voltage Protection, including MV protection schemes (e.g., transfer schemes, reverse interlocking), generator protection, and line differential/distance protection.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience working with Engineering Base (EB) Software-AUCOTEC and the Global Engineering Library (GEL) database for design, MicroStation software, or EPLAN.
  • Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office.
About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences.

You’ll Benefit From Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The pay range for this position is $74,970 - $128,520 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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