Project Engineer

Siemens; Wendell (ID); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is hiring entry-level Electrical Engineers for the Medium Voltage AIS project team. You will analyze customer MV switchgear requirements and develop detailed design packages for manufacturing using CAD software.

You’ll collaborate with project engineers and manufacturing to deliver cost-effective solutions on schedule. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, knowledge of AC/DC power design, and familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/UL/NEMA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Exposure to AC/DC control and power system design.
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for MV Switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MV switchgear requirements to develop detailed design for review and manufacture.
• Prepare electrical drawing packages for factory manufacturing using CAD software.
• Collaborate with project engineers and mentors to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to address design challenges during production.
• Support product and process improvements through cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Detail oriented

Process driven

Quality culture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Engineering Base

Job description

Premium Remote Friendly Full-time 105,509 USD

Location(s)

• Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America

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 thrive 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? Join our SI team of about 380,000 colleagues around the globe and help us create environments that care!

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

Overview:

Siemens is growing and we are excited to welcome new entry level electrical engineers to the team! We pride ourselves on creating a diverse and engaging environment for new engineers to quickly develop practical design experience and work directly with large scale customer orders.

The EA Business Unit of Siemens is looking for highly qualified and energetic Engineers for its Medium Voltage (4.16-38 kV) Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) Project Engineering department.

This position will be based in Wendell, NC.

The role will be hybrid, with flexibility to in-office and from home.

• Analyze Medium Voltage switchgear requirements from customers to develop detail design engineering essential for review and manufacture of switchgears.
• Prepare electrical drawing packages (including panel arrangements, nameplate schedule, schematic diagrams, communication drawings, three-line diagrams, general arrangement drawings and wiring diagrams) for factory manufacturing of the switchgear and customer documentation using CAD software.
• Work directly with project engineers with support and guidance from experienced mentors to create product solutions meeting customers’ expectations in cost effective and timely manner.
• Work directly with the manufacturing teams addressing any challenges as they produce your designs.
• Initiate and support product as well as process improvements by cross team collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering
• Educational exposure to AC/DC control and power system design
• Educational or industry knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for MV Switchgear.
• Presently reside in the United States.
• An ideal candidate is detailed orientated, process driven and able to embrace a culture of quality.

Considered a plus but not required:

• A Masters Degree in Engineering is a plus; extra consideration if degree concentration is in the area of power systems.
• Minimum of 1 year of AutoCAD Electrical or Engineering Base usage
• Minimum of 6 months experience performing complex assignments, workload prioritization, and management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to create, convert & modify drawings with AutoCAD Electrical or Engineering Base software.
• Willingness to performing complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for MV Switchgear.
• Experience with electrical design for medium voltage switchgear, preference given to experience with Siemens switchgear.
• Experience involving Data Centers, Semiconductors, Utility, or Industrial customers (i.e. project, products, or end