Power Protection & Automation Engineer Dev Program

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

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.