Hybrid Utility Systems Engineer: Substations & Grids

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Project Engineer - Utility Systems in Wendell, NC to design, configure, and deliver 5-35 kV switchgear solutions for critical infrastructure projects. You will own projects from quotation to handover, partner with manufacturing and supply chain, and create detailed engineering BOMs and documentation.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years in power systems, MV protection knowledge, and ERP BOM experience (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Three or more years of experience in electrical power systems or related switchgear.
• Strong understanding of MV control and protection systems (IEC 61850, DNP3 a plus).
• Experience creating and managing BOMs in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deliver medium voltage switchgear solutions by analyzing customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and schematics.
• Own projects end-to-end from technical quotation support through application engineering, manufacturing coordination, and handover.
• Create engineering documentation including one-lines, protection and control schematics, and Bills of Material using Siemens tools.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure designs are built right the first time.
• Serve as a trusted technical partner to customers, utilities, EPCs, and internal teams.
• Expand technical scope to substations, power plants, renewables, and distribution systems as you grow.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement of tools and processes.

Skills

Electrical power systems

SCADA

Protection systems

BOM management

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Base

AutoCAD Electrical

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Project Engineer - Utility Systems in Wendell, NC to design, configure, and deliver 5-35 kV switchgear solutions for critical infrastructure projects. You will own projects from quotation to handover, partner with manufacturing and supply chain, and create detailed engineering BOMs and documentation.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years in power systems, MV protection knowledge, and ERP BOM experience (SAP preferred).