Protection & Automation Intern: Substation Tech Career Path

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Job summary

Siemens is seeking students pursuing associate degrees to join our Protection & Automation Internship Training Program in Wendell, NC, for hands-on experience building and testing control panels used to protect and automate electrical substations powering utilities, data centers, and critical infrastructure.

You'll work alongside experienced Siemens technicians and engineers while developing practical skills that can lead to full-time opportunities after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire industrial control panels for electrical substations
• Learn wire cutting, crimping, routing, and assembly techniques using Siemens standards
• Support electrical testing, safety checks, continuity testing, and documentation
• Gain exposure to fiber optical and Ethernet testing
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with Siemens engineers and customers
• Learn how protection relays and automation devices are applied in modern power systems

Job description

Siemens is seeking students pursuing associate degrees to join our Protection & Automation Internship Training Program in Wendell, NC, for hands-on experience building and testing control panels used to protect and automate electrical substations powering utilities, data centers, and critical infrastructure.

You'll work alongside experienced Siemens technicians and engineers while developing practical skills that can lead to full-time opportunities after graduation.