Power Protection and Automation Engineering Development Program (January Cohort)

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Program completion bonus

Retention incentives

PTO 15 days + 3 floating holidays

Job summary

Siemens is launching an Engineering Development Program in Wendell, NC, designed for early-career engineers. The one-year track provides rotations in Protection and Automation within Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation, with field experience across the U.S.

and a clear pathway into Solutions Engineering. Participants receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $10,000 completion bonus, plus retention incentives based on placement and business needs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed required degree prior to program start.
• Willingness to travel extensively during field experience (up to 38 weeks/year).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Complete two six-month rotations (Protection and Automation) with training in Wendell, NC and field rotations across the U.S.
• Gain exposure to Protection and Automation disciplines for substations, relays, RTUs, HMIs, networks.
• Design and implement power protection and automation solutions; support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Transition into Solutions Engineering after program end and pursue a focused expert track.

Skills

Innovation

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Transform the everyday with us!

Take your first step into an exciting future career with Siemens, a global leader in power protection and automation. Join our Engineering Development Program and unlock your potential in shaping a sustainable world.

This role begins January 4th, 2027 and is based in Wendell, NC.

Program Overview

The Power Protection and Automation Engineering Development Program places you on the Siemens Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation team in a one-year development program focused on power protection and automation in electrical substations, with a structured pathway across two tracks: Protection and Automation.

Throughout the program, you’ll contribute to projects that support the modernization of critical power infrastructure, including utility substations, digital substations, data centers, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing campuses, renewable energy interconnections, battery energy storage systems, and solar-integrated microgrids.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Completing two six-month technical rotations, one on Protection and one on Automation, including approximately seven weeks of technical and safety training in Wendell, NC, integrated with six hands-on field rotations (three in each area). Each rotation is approximately six weeks and supports substation projects across the U.S., along with report-outs, advanced training, and professional development activities.
• Gaining exposure to both Protection and Automation disciplines, including systems that safeguard transformers, motors, and substations, and support RTUs, HMIs, protection relays, and communication networks within substations.
• Designing and implementing power protection and automation solutions.
• Supporting testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Transitioning into the Solutions Engineering team at the end of the program, where participants will select a specialized focus area, continue their technical development, and support future EDP cohorts.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Passionate about innovation and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Prepared to travel extensively during the field experience portion of the program, up to 38 weeks per year, including Monday-Friday travel to customer sites across the U.S., with occasional Sunday travel required for site orientation or early Monday start times. Assignments support factory acceptance testing and field commissioning.
• Willing to relocate to Wendell, NC. Assistance is provided to hires who must relocate more than 50 miles from their permanent address.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.
• This Leadership Development Program is designed for individuals beginning their professional careers. Candidates must have completed, or will complete, the required educational credentials prior to the program start date. This program is intended for candidates at an early career stage. Current students seeking an experiential learning opportunity while continuing their studies should consider our internship and co-op programs.

You can expect to:

• Be part of an exclusive, high-impact development program focused on deep engineering expertise.
• Enjoy a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $10,000 program completion bonus, with additional post-program retention incentives available based on placement into eligible engineering roles, performance, and business needs.
• Be eligible for overtime in accordance with business needs and applicable policies, offering additional opportunities for hands-on experience.
• Benefit from a structured PTO schedule aligned to the program’s timeline, including 15 planned PTO days and 3 floating holidays.
• Develop skills through EDP technical course content covering core protection and automation engineering, digital substation technologies, communication protocols, and grid control applications.

As part of the application, you will be asked to confirm your enrollment status. If your application includes uploaded documents (resume, transcript, or other materials), you may redact any information identifying your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Redacting this information will not affect your candidacy.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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$82,000.00 $85,000.00