PPA Engineering Development Program Manager

Siemens AG; Wendell (ID); On-site; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Wendell, NC is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Power Protection & Automation Engineering Development Program (EDP). The EDP rotates participants through technical training, field rotations, and project exposure to build protection and automation expertise.

The manager partners with the Technical Talent Director, Engineering Managers, Power Academy, mentors, and project teams to coordinate deployments, training, performance feedback, and safety expectations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in power systems, MV or HV switchgear, protection and automation, controls, commissioning, field service, or technical project execution.
• Experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or developing engineers or technical employees.
• Working knowledge of protection relays, commissioning, field execution, switchgear testing, FATs, SATs, and site acceptance tests.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 15% domestically.
• Must be physically in the Wendell, NC office 2+ days a week.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the Power Protection & Automation EDP.
• Coach, mentor, and develop EDP participants throughout their rotational experience.
• Provide technical guidance to help participants build deeper knowledge in protection, automation, relay applications, controls, communications, FATs, SATs, commissioning, and field execution.
• Coordinate training schedules, field rotations, site assignments, report-outs, and deployment plans in partnership with Engineering Managers and project teams.
• Partner with Power Academy, mentors, and domain experts to improve technical curriculum, hands‑on learning, and program consistency.
• Track participant performance, indicators, safety, field readiness, employee‑overtime, and development progress.
• Support mentors and field teams by helping reinforce technical expectations, learning objectives, and development plans for each participant.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and selection activities for future EDP cohorts.
• Drive continuous improvement of the EDP curriculum, rotation structure, onboarding process, report‑out expectations, and overall program experience.
• Create an environment where early‑career engineers feel supported, challenged, and prepared for long‑term engineering roles within PPA.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Protection relays

Field testing equipment

Job description

525216

08-Oct-2026

Smart Infrastructure

Mid-level Professional

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining 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!

Siemens is seeking an Engineering Manager to help lead the Power Protection & Automation Engineering Development Program (EDP). The EDP is a rotational program that develops recent engineering graduates through technical training, hands‑on field rotations, project exposure, report-outs, and mentorship across Protection and Automation. This role will support the technical and professional development of EDP participants as they build deeper knowledge in substation protection, automation, controls, communications, FATs, SATs, commissioning, and field execution. As the program continues to grow, this manager will partner with the Technical Talent Director, Engineering Managers, Power Academy, mentors, and project teams to coordinate deployments, technical training, performance feedback, safety expectations, overtime approvals, important metrics, and continuous program improvements.

This hybrid position is based at our corporate headquarters in Wendell, NC. Located in the heart of the Research Triangle about 20 minutes east of Raleigh, Wendell offers top‑rated schools, a mild climate, easy access to mountains and coast, and a cost of living that allows your compensation to go further. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. We offer relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Support the day-to-day management of the Power Protection & Automation EDP.
• Coach, mentor, and develop EDP participants throughout their rotational experience.
• Provide technical guidance to help participants build deeper knowledge in protection, automation, relay applications, controls, communications, FATs, SATs, commissioning, and field execution.
• Coordinate training schedules, field rotations, site assignments, report-outs, and deployment plans in partnership with Engineering Managers and project teams.
• Partner with Power Academy, mentors, and domain experts to improve technical curriculum, hands‑on learning, and program consistency.
• Track participant performance, indicators, safety, field readiness, employee‑overtime, and development progress.
• Support mentors and field teams by helping reinforce technical expectations, learning objectives, and development plans for each participant.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and selection activities for future EDP cohorts.
• Drive continuous improvement of the EDP curriculum, rotation structure, onboarding process, report‑out expectations, and overall program experience.
• Create an environment where early‑career engineers feel supported, challenged, and prepared for long‑term engineering roles within PPA.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in power systems, MV or HV switchgear, power protection and automation, controls, commissioning, field service, or technical project execution.
• Experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or developing engineers or technical employees with or without direct reportees.
• Working knowledge of protection relays, commissioning, field execution, switchgear testing, Field Acceptance Tests, and Site Acceptance Tests.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple participants, deployments, schedules, collaborators, priorities, critical metrics, and development plans.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% domestically.
• Must be physically in the Wendell, NC office 2+ days a week.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus.
• Prior experience with substations.

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $83,966 - $143,942 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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Application Deadline

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