Power Protection Instructor

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Power Protection Instructor based in Wendell, NC to deliver hands-on, instructor-led training enabling customers and teams to apply protection technologies in real-world environments.

Responsibilities include teaching protection fundamentals and relay applications, tailoring content, and guiding hands-on labs while collaborating with engineering and services teams to stay current. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of power system protection experience across transmission, distribution or industrial environments.
• Hands-on with protection relays and protection schemes from any manufacturer.
• Commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of power protection systems.
• Willingness to travel ~5–10% for customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, instructor-led training on power protection fundamentals and relay applications.
• Teach CT/VT fundamentals, fault analysis, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
• Customize existing materials for specific customer and internal audiences.
• Support hands-on labs and guide learners through real-world protection scenarios.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management and services to align content with updates.
• Incorporate feedback to improve course delivery and learner experience.
• Participate in evolving training methods including hybrid and AI-enabled learning tools.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Protection relays

Training delivery

Lab supervision

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?Transform the everyday with us! We are looking for a Power Protection Instructor. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. In this role, you will deliver hands‑on, instructor‑led training that enables customers and internal teams to confidently apply power protection technologies in real‑world environments. You will spend the majority of your time delivering established training while also tailoring content to specific audiences. This role is ideal for someone with deep protection experience who is energized by developing others and scaling their impact through training.You’ll make a difference by:

• Delivering high‑quality, instructor‑led and lab‑based training on power system protection fundamentals and protection relay applications
• Teaching protection concepts such as CT/VT fundamentals, fault analysis, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting
• Customizing existing course materials to meet customer and internal training needs
• Supporting hands‑on lab environments and guiding learners through real‑world protection scenarios
• Collaborating with engineering, product management, and services teams to ensure training content aligns with product updates and industry practices
• Incorporating feedback and continuously improving course delivery and participant experience
• Participating in the evolution of training methods, including hybrid, digital, and AI‑enabled learning tools

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of experience with the following:
  • Power system protection across transmission, distribution, or industrial environments
  • Protection relays and protection schemes from any manufacturer
  • Commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of power protection systems
  • Hands‑on use of secondary injection or test equipment (such as Omicron, Doble, or Megger)
  • Explaining complex technical concepts clearly to technical audiences
• Willingness to travel approximately 5–10% for occasional customer‑site training
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience delivering technical training or mentoring engineers, technicians, or customers
• Background in utilities, power distribution, industrial power, renewables, or data center environments
• Experience tailoring training content for different audiences or applications
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, blended learning, or instructional design concepts
• Curiosity and openness to using AI or digital tools to enhance training delivery and content development

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