Power Automation & Substation Controls Engineer

Siemens

Wendell (NC)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 106,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens Electrification & Automation is seeking Automation/Controls/SCADA Engineers for substation automation. Positions are based in Wendell, NC or Boulder, CO, with relocation support for eligible candidates. Relocation assistance is offered and 50–70% travel may be required.

The role focuses on design, testing, and deployment of power automation systems, with onboarding to Siemens product ecosystems and client-facing commissioning experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering.
  • 3+ years in Power Automation, SCADA or Substation Automation.
  • Ability to read DC/AC schematics and 1-line diagrams for MV/HV substations.
  • Knowledge of IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, Profinet, Profibus, OPC.
  • Willingness to travel 50–70% and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test automation and control systems for power substations.
  • Perform FAT/SAT testing and lead project delivery.
  • Develop control logic, networks, and design documents for protection and control schemes.
  • Guide project teams and support clients on-site with commissioning.

Skills

Power automation
SCADA systems
Protection & control
Project leadership
Travel readiness
Communication networks
Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

SIMATIC PLC
TIA Portal
WinCC
SICAM

Job description

Siemens Electrification & Automation is seeking Automation/Controls/SCADA Engineers for substation automation. Positions are based in Wendell, NC or Boulder, CO, with relocation support for eligible candidates. Relocation assistance is offered and 50–70% travel may be required.

The role focuses on design, testing, and deployment of power automation systems, with onboarding to Siemens product ecosystems and client-facing commissioning experience.

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