Engineering Manager, Power Protection & Automation Program

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens, based in Wendell, North Carolina, seeks an Engineering Manager for the Power Protection & Automation Engineering Development Program. This development track guides recent graduates through technical training, rotations, project work, and mentorship to prepare for long-term engineering roles.

You will lead operations, coach early-career engineers, and provide guidance on protection, automation, testing, and field execution while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in power systems, substation protection & automation, relays, controls, or switchgear applications.
• Experience commissioning, testing, field service, or technical project execution.
• Experience leading or developing engineers and coordinating schedules, deployments, metrics, and development plans.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically; hybrid schedule; legally allowed to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program operations, participant schedules and rotations.
• Coach and develop early-career engineers with performance feedback.
• Provide technical guidance in protection and automation, relay applications, and testing.
• Coordinate training with managers, mentors, and project teams.
• Monitor performance, safety, field readiness, and development progress; adjust plans as needed.
• Improve curriculum and onboarding and support recruiting for future cohorts.

Skills

Power systems

Protection & automation

Relays & controls

Field service

Engineering leadership

Hybrid schedule

Domestic travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Siemens, based in Wendell, North Carolina, seeks an Engineering Manager for the Power Protection & Automation Engineering Development Program. This development track guides recent graduates through technical training, rotations, project work, and mentorship to prepare for long-term engineering roles.

You will lead operations, coach early-career engineers, and provide guidance on protection, automation, testing, and field execution while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.