Lead Power Systems Automation Engineer

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens is seeking an experienced Power System Automation Engineer to join our Power Systems Engineering team, based at Wendell, NC or Boulder, CO. You will design, test, and commission automation for complex power systems and substations.

The role requires 5+ years in Power Automation/SCADA, travel 50–70%, and the ability to read schematics; relocation assistance is offered for eligible candidates. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering.
• 5+ years in Power Automation, SCADA or Substation Automation.
• Ability to read DC/AC schematics and one-/three-line diagrams for HV substations.
• Experience with IEC61850, DNP, Modbus, IEC60870-5-101/103/104, Profinet/Profibus/OPC.
• Substation Automation commissioning experience.
• Willingness to travel 50–70%.
• US work authorization without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and test automation and control systems for complex power systems and substations.
• Complete FAT and SAT; prepare test procedures and commissioning scripts.
• Develop applications using IEC 61850, MODBUS and DNP3.
• Create control logic diagrams, networks, signal lists, and functional design docs.
• Lead project teams across design to commissioning lifecycle.
• Provide on-site client support, troubleshooting and commissioning expertise.

Skills

Power Automation

SCADA

Substation Automation

IEC 61850

DNP3

Protection & Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic/computer engineering

Tools

SICAM PAS

SICAM A8000

SICAM SCC

SIMATIC WinCC

SICAM Device Manager

SICAM Toolbox

Job description

Siemens is seeking an experienced Power System Automation Engineer to join our Power Systems Engineering team, based at Wendell, NC or Boulder, CO. You will design, test, and commission automation for complex power systems and substations.

The role requires 5+ years in Power Automation/SCADA, travel 50–70%, and the ability to read schematics; relocation assistance is offered for eligible candidates. US work authorization is required.