Senior Electrical Engineer - Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

Siemens; Wendell (NC); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in GIS/GIS switchgear to join our Wendell, NC team. You will analyze customer specs and one-line diagrams to develop cost‑effective MV switchgear solutions, leading projects from concept through manufacturing.

Relocation assistance is available. Your responsibilities include creating technical documents, diagrams, and bills of materials, while providing factory and service support to ensure design fidelity and successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Four to seven+ years of experience designing or configuring MV switchgear.
• Knowledge of protection and control technologies in MV distribution products.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and apply suitable product solutions.
• Experience with electrical drafting software (AutoCAD Electrical, Engineering Base, ELCAD).
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and evaluate electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering documents for customer approval and manufacturing of MV switchgear.
• Use Siemens switchgear configurator to prepare diagrams and BOMs.
• Lead a team of engineers, designers, and drafters on projects.
• Provide factory and service support to ensure design integrity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Reading schematics

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Engineering Base

ELCAD

Siemens switchgear configurator

Job description

Transform the everyday with us!

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?

Siemens Electrification and Automation (EA) offers a diverse portfolio of products including but not limited to low voltage motor control centers, compact modular reclosers, distribution switches, medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage circuit breakers, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relays.

Our US headquarters are in Wendell, North Carolina-just 20 minutes east of Raleigh within the booming Research Triangle. Our region offers a reasonable cost of living that helps your compensation go further, giving you financial flexibility to achieve your personal goals. Beyond the office, you will benefit from top-tier schools, a mild four-season climate, and effortless access to both the mountains and the coast. It is an ideal environment to build your career and your future.

This hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer - GIS Switchgear position is based in Wendell, NC.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

You will analyze customer's technical specifications, one-line diagrams, and schematic diagrams regarding the application of Siemens Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear products and associated protection and control systems. You will develop solutions, meeting our customers' expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Working independently or as part of a project team to create all engineering documents for customer approval and manufacturing of MV switchgear.
• Using the Siemens engineering switchgear configurator software to prepare accurate one-line diagrams, control schematics, and bills of material.
• Being a technical project leader, taking full ownership of the overall work product while guiding a team of engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Providing factory support during the manufacture of your projects to ensure that the final result is true to your design, and providing technical support to our service teams and to customers as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Four to Seven (or more) years of experience designing or configuring electrical power distribution products and systems, with an emphasis on MV switchgear.
• Solid understanding of standard protection and control technologies used in medium voltage distribution products with proven ability to share this knowledge with others.
• Ability to analyze customer technical specifications regarding application of protection and control systems and apply appropriate product solutions to meet expectations.
• Electrical drafting experience using AutoCAD Electrical, Engineering Base, ELCAD, or similar software.
• Proven ability to read and understand one-line diagrams and evaluate electrical schematics to identify errors or potential improvements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems preferred).
• Experience using ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for MV switchgear design solutions.
• Ability to multi-task and handle important workloads and business demands.
• Experience with electrical design for Air Insulated MV switchgear and or Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), particularly with Siemens switchgear products.
• Detail oriented, process-driven, and able to adopt a culture of quality.
• SAP experience with parts and populating bill of materials.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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