HVDC Protection Commissioning Engineer – Remote/Travel

Siemens Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Flexible work

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays

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Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Protection Commissioning Engineer to join our HVDC protection systems team in Raleigh, NC or at customer sites worldwide. You will perform functional and dynamic testing, commission protection and measurement systems, and support the project lifecycle from installation to acceptance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering or energy technology, experience in protection engineering, and a willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or a comparable technical qualification.
• Experience or strong foundation in protection engineering, testing, or commissioning of power systems or HVDC installations.
• Knowledge of protection principles, measuring systems, and primary equipment such as current and voltage sensors.
• Experience with testing environments such as PLC-based systems, simulation tools, or protection test setups.
• Structured, analytical working style with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to travel worldwide for extended test-center or on-site commissioning assignments.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Executing commissioning and testing of HVDC direct‑current systems and associated protection systems in test centers and at customer sites worldwide
• Performing functional and dynamic performance testing of protection hardware and software, including customer acceptance testing
• Commissioning and verifying measuring systems, DC protection functions, and fault recording systems for HVDC projects
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving protection‑related issues during system integration and commissioning
• Supporting commissioning management through quality, risk, and continuous‑improvement activities to ensure safe and reliable project delivery
• Travel, as needed (~6-9 months in Raleigh, 6-9 months in different location).

Skills

Protection engineering

Travel willingness

Collaboration & communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology

Tools

PLC-based testing environments

Simulation tools

Protection test setups

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a Protection Commissioning Engineer to join our HVDC protection systems team in Raleigh, NC or at customer sites worldwide. You will perform functional and dynamic testing, commission protection and measurement systems, and support the project lifecycle from installation to acceptance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in electrical engineering or energy technology, experience in protection engineering, and a willingness to travel internationally.