Electrical Project Engineer - LV Switchgear & LVMCC

Siemens; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC seeks a Project Engineer - Electrical, LV Switchgear/LVMCC Engineering to lead design and development of LV switchgear solutions, aligning with customer specs and standards. You will partner with customers and cross-functional teams through design reviews, manufacturing support, and commissioning to ensure quality.

You will perform calculations, create schematics, BOMs, and wiring diagrams using EPLAN/AutoCAD/Visio, and drive efficient, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; advanced degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, or industrial environment.
• Design and application of electrical power distribution products, low-voltage switchgear, LVMCCs, control panels, or related power delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and development of low-voltage switchgear and LVMCC solutions in accordance with customer specifications, project requirements, applicable standards, and engineering guidelines.
• Analyze customer specifications, single-line diagrams, datasheets, and contractual documents to define scope, technical requirements, engineering deliverables, and cost-effective solutions.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, system architecture, component selections, panel arrangements, communication drawings, three-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings, and manufacturing documentation using electrical and 2D design tools.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations and studies, including fault current analysis, busbar sizing, load assessment, voltage drop evaluation, equipment rating verification, and protection coordination.
• Define protection and control schemes, relay logic, interlocks, and LVMCC applications involving RVSS, variable frequency drives, switching starters, intelligent devices, and auxiliary equipment.
• Collaborate with proposal, application engineering, project management, procurement, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and customers to support bid reviews, design reviews, technical clarifications, issue resolution, and corrective actions.
• Ensure deliverable quality and compliance with NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, NEC, IEC, and customer requirements; prepare closeout documentation, mentor engineering partners, and advance standardization and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Visio

Engineering Base

Job description

Siemens in Wendell, NC seeks a Project Engineer - Electrical, LV Switchgear/LVMCC Engineering to lead design and development of LV switchgear solutions, aligning with customer specs and standards. You will partner with customers and cross-functional teams through design reviews, manufacturing support, and commissioning to ensure quality.

You will perform calculations, create schematics, BOMs, and wiring diagrams using EPLAN/AutoCAD/Visio, and drive efficient, cost-effective solutions.