Power Systems Engineer – Medium/Low Voltage, Drives & Commissioning

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive work culture

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

401K match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Power Systems Engineer in Houston, TX to design, implement, and commission integrated industrial power solutions for medium- and low-voltage systems across diverse sectors.

You will collaborate with global teams to drive projects from proposal through commissioning, applying expertise in MV/LV distribution, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and protection, while supporting field startup and troubleshooting and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in medium and low voltage power systems, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and protection.
• Experience in industrial power system design from proposal through commissioning.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (30%).

Responsibilities

• Execute power system solutions using Siemens technologies across full lifecycle—from proposal and design through commissioning and service.
• Design and integrate MV/LV power distribution systems, including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Interface with customers to resolve technical issues and present engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, such as system descriptions, drawings, and test/commissioning procedures, while supporting field commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of engineering solutions across the team.

Skills

MV/LV power systems

Switchgear & protection

Customer-facing engineering

Field service readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

S7 PLCs

SINAMICS drives

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a Power Systems Engineer in Houston, TX to design, implement, and commission integrated industrial power solutions across medium- and low-voltage systems. You will work on projects in Oil & Gas, power generation, marine, and industrial sectors, supporting solutions from proposal through commissioning while collaborating with global teams and customers.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Execute power system solutions using Siemens technologies, including switchgear, drives, and automation systems, while supporting projects across the full lifecycle—from proposal and design through commissioning and service.
• Design and integrate MV/LV power distribution systems, including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Field Service, and Quality Assurance, to ensure project success.
• Interface with customers to resolve technical issues and present effective engineering solutions.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, such as system descriptions, drawings, and test/commissioning procedures, while supporting field commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of engineering solutions across the team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, along with 3+ years of relevant experience. Those with more experience may be considered for a more senior level.
• Proficient in Medium and Low Voltage power systems, electrical power distribution, and switchgear, including MCCs, transformers, and protection systems.
• Experience in industrial power system design, implementation, and project execution from proposal through commissioning, including commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial power systems and the ability to thrive in customer-facing environments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills, with proficiency in engineering and productivity software tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (30%).

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of PLC/HMI, SCADA, or DCS systems, as well as variable frequency drives (VFDs), electric machines, and coordinated control systems.
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, and EasyPower.
• Knowledge of Siemens technologies, including S7 PLCs and SINAMICS drives.
• Industry experience in Oil & Gas, power generation, marine, EPC, or industrial automation.
• Hands-on field service or commissioning experience is highly valued.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Transformation of Industry division is decarbonizing the industrial sector. Increasing electrification and efficiency are key and demand for green H2 and derivative fuels will rise. We enable decarbonization of the industrial sector and the transition to sustainable processes, building on a strong industrial customer base, a global network, diverse technologies, and integrated execution capabilities. Candidates want to learn about the divisions they will be joining–the structure, how it works together, and the role it plays in driving Siemens Energy’s mission forward.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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