Power Systems Protection Engineer — Substation Automation Lead

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Sur place; USD 84 000 - 144 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Siemens is seeking a Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our Power Systems Engineering team at our Wendell, NC headquarters. You will design, configure, and test automation and control systems for complex power systems and substations, and lead FAT/SAT testing and commissioning.

The role requires 5+ years in power automation for substations, ability to read complex diagrams, travel 50–70%, and legal eligibility to work in the US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic/computer science engineering.
• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in power automation for electrical substations.
• Experience leading technical projects.
• Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, three- and one-line diagrams for Medium and/or High Voltage substations systems.
• Advanced knowledge of automation products and software from Siemens/GE/SEL/ABB.
• Knowledge of communication technologies and hardware configuration.
• Experience implementing communication protocols IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC60870-5-101/103/104, Profinet, Profibus, OPC for power automation systems.
• Substation automation commissioning experience.
• Factory and site testing experience in automation and control systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50 to 70% depending on project assignments.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Responsabilités

• Design, configure and test automation and control systems for complex power systems and substations, ensuring high reliability and system integrity.
• Execute FAT and SAT — skilled in preparing comprehensive test procedures, commissioning scripts, and leading successful project delivery.
• Develop new applications using relevant communication protocols in the power automation industry such as IEC 61850, MODBUS, DNP3.
• Develop and create control logic diagrams, network architectures, signal lists, and functional design documents for protection and control schemes.
• Be a proactive technical leader and collaborator, guiding project teams and driving results across all phases from design to commissioning.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with clients, providing on-site support, troubleshooting and commissioning expertise.

Connaissances

Power automation experience

Project leadership

Reading schematics

Industrial communication protocols

IEC61850 DNP Modbus

Site/Factory testing

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/CS

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Description du poste

Siemens is seeking a Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our Power Systems Engineering team at our Wendell, NC headquarters. You will design, configure, and test automation and control systems for complex power systems and substations, and lead FAT/SAT testing and commissioning.

The role requires 5+ years in power automation for substations, ability to read complex diagrams, travel 50–70%, and legal eligibility to work in the US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.