Power Protection Field Tech – Development Program

Siemens

Amarillo (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Meal per diem during travel

Structured PTO: 15 days + 3 floating

Company vehicle for travel

Job summary

Siemens seeks qualified candidates for its Power Protection & Automation Field Technician Development Program (PPA FTDP) starting January 19th, 2027. This full-time, one-year program trains associates to test and commission protection and automation systems across U.S.

sites, with rotations and hands-on factory experience. You will work with SIPROTEC relays, DIGSI 5, Omicron, SICAM A8000, IEC 61850, and related networks, while traveling to customer sites and collaborating with seasoned

Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems Technology, Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, or related technical field.
Passion for innovation, hands-on technical work, and problem-solving.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel extensively, up to 40 weeks per year, including Monday–Friday travel to customer sites across the United States and occasional Sunday travel.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or nonstandard schedules based on project needs.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.

Responsibilities

Be part of a high-impact development program focused on field service and power protection and automation.
Be eligible for overtime in accordance with business needs and applicable policies.
Receive a meal per diem during eligible business travel, in accordance with Siemens travel policies.
Benefit from a structured PTO schedule aligned with the program, including 15 planned PTO days and three floating holidays.
Develop technical skills in protection and automation systems, relay testing, digital substation technologies, communication protocols, and commissioning.
Utilize company vehicle for customer travel, upon meeting company policy requirements.