Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer (Substation Automation)

Siemens; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer for the Boulder, CO or Wendell, NC location. You will design and test protective relay systems, lead FAT/SAT, and implement protection schemes for grid-scale projects.

The role requires 5+ years of protection engineering experience, strong client interaction, and willingness to travel up to 50–70%. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering required.
• 5+ years of power systems protection engineering experience.
• Project Technical Lead experience required.
• Knowledge of protection schemes and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and test protective relay systems for substations.
• Perform FAT/SAT and lead commissioning activities.
• Develop protection and control schemes aligned with standards.
• Provide on-site support, troubleshooting, and client liaison.

Skills

Power protection engineering

Project lead experience

Reading DC/AC schematics

On-site client collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic/computer engineering

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer for the Boulder, CO or Wendell, NC location. You will design and test protective relay systems, lead FAT/SAT, and implement protection schemes for grid-scale projects.

The role requires 5+ years of protection engineering experience, strong client interaction, and willingness to travel up to 50–70%. Relocation support is available for eligible candidates.