Engineering Manager — Power Protection & Automation Program

Siemens AG; Wendell (ID); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Wendell, NC seeks an Engineering Manager for the Power Protection & Automation Engineering Development Program. This rotational program develops recent graduates through technical training, field rotations, project work, and mentorship, preparing them for long-term engineering roles within Siemens.

You will lead operations, coach early-career engineers, provide technical guidance in protection and automation, and coordinate training with several teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in power systems, protection, automation, or switchgear.
• Experience leading engineers and coordinating schedules.
• Willing to travel up to 15% domestically.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program operations including schedules, rotations, site assignments, and development plans.
• Coach and develop early-career engineers with performance feedback.
• Provide technical guidance in power-system protection, relays, controls, and field execution.
• Coordinate training with Engineering Managers, the Technical Talent Director, Power Academy, mentors, subject‑matter experts, and project teams.
• Monitor participant performance, safety, field readiness, overtime, KPIs, and development progress; adjust plans as needed.
• Improve curriculum, onboarding, rotation structure, learning objectives, and report‑out expectations while supporting recruiting for future cohorts.

Skills

Power systems

Protection & automation

Substation protection

Project execution

Leadership & mentor

Communication across teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Siemens AG in Wendell, NC seeks an Engineering Manager for the Power Protection & Automation Engineering Development Program. This rotational program develops recent graduates through technical training, field rotations, project work, and mentorship, preparing them for long-term engineering roles within Siemens.

You will lead operations, coach early-career engineers, provide technical guidance in protection and automation, and coordinate training with several teams.