Engineering Career Acceleration Program (ECAP)

Siemens Energy; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Company paid Health benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is offering an 18-month Engineering Career Acceleration Program (ECAP) for early career engineers focused on the transmission industry. Rotations span Generalist, Manufacturing, Control & Protection, and Substation Engineering with assignments in Raleigh, NC and Richland, MS, plus other US sites.

You will gain product knowledge, meet industry experts, and build a strong professional network while developing skills in electrical engineering, project management, and field service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or related field) by June 2027.
• Genuine interest in the electric grid and its transformation.
• Willingness to travel and relocate for rotations across sites in the US.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an 18-month rotational program across multiple tracks (Generalist, Manufacturing, Control & Protection, Substation Engineering).
• Rotate through Raleigh, NC and Richland, MS with potential site assignments across the US.
• Develop technical and project skills to prepare for roles in engineering, project management, and field service.

Skills

Power grid interest

Travel willingness

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Snapshot of Your Day

Are you interested in being part of a team that is driving energy transformation? At Siemens Energy, you can. Our technology is key, but our people make the difference. Hard-working minds innovate. They connect, create, and keep us on track towards changing the world’s energy systems. We’re looking for passionate people interested in the electric grid and related technology, systems and solutions. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to join our Engineering Career Acceleration Program (ECAP), located within the Grid Technologies business!

ECAP is an 18-month rotational development program for early career engineers focused on the transmission industry. Our program offers four tracks: Generalist, Manufacturing, Control & Protection and Substation Engineering. All tracks rotate through Raleigh, NC, Richland, MS and sites across the US, as applicable. Program participants will also participate in four formal learnings, which provide access to our internal industry experts, to further their education and confidence!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• During this 18-month program you will participate in three rotational assignments in Raleigh, NC, and Richland, MS, as well as sites across the US, depending on the track. The areas of business include Switchgear, Transformers, High Voltage Substations, Solutions and Service.
• You will use fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures to complete assignments while learning about the business. This training will help prepare you for several roles within the business (typical roles may include Application Engineering, Project Engineering, Product Design, Field Service, Digitalization, Project Management, Job Site Safety, Business Development, etc.).
• Gain product knowledge and learn the complexities of the broader Transmission Industry and current customer landscape.
• Build a powerful professional network and accelerate your personal growth.

What You Bring

• By June 2027, you will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (preferred), power systems engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, structural engineering, construction management, or a tightly related field.
• You demonstrate a genuine interest in the electric grid and its ongoing transformation.
• You are interested in developing your skills in power grid-focused engineering, project management, business development, and field service subject areas.
• You're a curious, self-driven leader with sharp organizational skills, passionate about leveraging resources and inspiring innovation to solve complex challenges.
• You have strong communication skills and are eager to enhance your verbal, written, and presentation abilities for business purposes.
• Ability to travel, as required for the rotations and relocation, based on track, upon completion of the program.
• We are currently recruiting for our next class, which will commence in June 2027. Our Fall 2026 recruitment timeline includes a virtual interview event to be held in October/November timeframe with offers to successful candidates in the November/December timeframe.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Current Siemens Energy employees may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

You’ll become part of a growing network of early career engineers who are passionate about energy and the power grid. ECAP participants have numerous opportunities to collaborate and network with their peers and with internal industry experts.

Our Grid Technologies team delivers a comprehensive portfolio of products, systems, and services aligned with key industry trends—digitalization, decarbonization, grid stability, and electrification. Driven by expertise and purpose, we’re shaping the future of energy transmission with efficiency and sustainability at the core.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~102,000 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/employeevideo

Rewards

• 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