Power Protection Field Tech Training Program

Siemens; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Tech

Power Systems Tech

Electronics

Electromechanical Tech

Travel willingness

Overtime flexibility

Legal work authorization

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Power Systems Technology

Electronics

Electromechanical Technology

Related technical field

Job description

We are seeking qualified candidates for ourPower Protection & Automation Field Technician Development Program (PPA FTDP)beginningJanuary 19th, 2027.

Program Overview:

The PPA FTDP is a full-time, one-year development program for recent associate degree graduates interested in supporting the testing and commissioning of power protection and automation systems. Positions may be based in multiple regions across the United States.

As part of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation team, you willparticipatein a structured program combining technical training, hands‑on factory experience, mentorship, and field service rotations.

The program includes:

• Phase 1:Approximately 10–12 weeksofinitialtraining in Wendell, North Carolina, covering power system fundamentals, electrical and field safety, technical drawings, wiring, factory assembly, quality testing, and hands‑on equipment experience.
• Phases 2–4:Three field service rotations ofapproximately 8–10 weekseach, supporting customer projects across the United States.
• Additionaltechnical training in Wendell between rotations, focused on protection relays, automation systems, communication networks, testing equipment, and commissioning practices.

Throughout the program, you will work alongside experienced Siemens technicians and engineers supporting utilities, data centers, manufacturing facilities, renewable energy projects, and other critical power infrastructure.

You’llmake an impact by:

• Supporting factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Performing switchgear functional testing, relay injection testing, and protection system verification.
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Gaining hands‑on experience with SIPROTEC relays, DIGSI 5, Omicron test equipment, SICAM A8000, IEC 61850, industrial networks, and fiber‑optic systems.
• Documenting test results and communicating technical issues to engineering and project teams.
• Following Siemens and customer safety, quality, and site requirements.

You’llwin us over by having the following qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems Technology, Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, ora relatedtechnical field.
• Passion for innovation, hands‑on technical work, and problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to40 weeksper 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.

You can expect to:

• Be part of a high-impact development program focused on field service and power protection and automation.
• Be eligible for overtimein accordance withbusiness needs and applicable policies.
• Receive a meal per diem during eligible business travel,in accordance withSiemens 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.