Electrical Project Engineer: LV Switchgear & LVMCC

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

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Project Engineer - Electrical in Wendell, NC to develop low‑voltage switchgear and LVMCC solutions for diverse projects. You will partner with customers and cross‑functional teams from design through manufacturing, testing, and commissioning to meet customer specifications and standards.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years in power distribution design, with proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Engineering Base, and Visio. Travel <10% and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in engineering, with low-voltage switchgear, LVMCCs, or related power delivery systems.
• Proficiency in electrical and 2D layout tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD, Visio).
• Knowledge of protection schemes, RVSS, VFDs, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design and development of LV switchgear and LVMCC solutions.
• Analyze customer specs, diagrams, and documents to define scope and requirements.
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and manufacturing docs using electrical and 2D tools.
• Perform electrical calculations and studies (fault current, voltage drop, protection coordination).
• Define protection schemes, relay logic, interlocks, and LVMCC applications.
• Collaborate with project teams to support bids, reviews, and issue resolution.
• Ensure deliverables comply with standards (NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, NEC, IEC).

Skills

Electrical engineering

3+ years experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Engineering Base

EPLAN

Visio

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Project Engineer - Electrical in Wendell, NC to develop low‑voltage switchgear and LVMCC solutions for diverse projects. You will partner with customers and cross‑functional teams from design through manufacturing, testing, and commissioning to meet customer specifications and standards.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years in power distribution design, with proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, Engineering Base, and Visio. Travel <10% and US work authorization are required.