Power System Protection Engineer — Substation Automation & Testing

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is hiring a Power System Protection Engineer in Wendell, North Carolina. The role focuses on protection engineering for substations, with hands-on testing and commissioning using Omicron and Doble equipment.

You will lead projects, coordinate FAT/SAT, and interface with clients to ensure performance and reliability. The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Power Engineering and 5+ years of experience in protection systems for HV/MV networks, with travel up to 70%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years in power systems protection engineering for utility generation, transmission and distribution.
• Experience leading technical projects or as a Technical Lead.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and test protective relay systems for complex power systems and substations.
• Execute FAT and SAT, prepare test procedures, and lead commissioning.
• Work with relay test equipment (Omicron, Doble) and protection schemes.
• Develop protection and control schemes aligned with standards and customer needs.
• Interface with clients on-site, provide troubleshooting and commissioning support.

Skills

Power systems protection

Substation protection

Relay testing

Project leadership

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Power Engineering

Tools

Omicron

Doble

IEC 61850

Job description

Siemens is hiring a Power System Protection Engineer in Wendell, North Carolina. The role focuses on protection engineering for substations, with hands-on testing and commissioning using Omicron and Doble equipment.

You will lead projects, coordinate FAT/SAT, and interface with clients to ensure performance and reliability. The position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Power Engineering and 5+ years of experience in protection systems for HV/MV networks, with travel up to 70%.