Senior Power Systems Protection Instructor

Siemens AG; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Instructor in Wendell, NC. You will deliver hands-on, instructor-led training on power protection fundamentals and relay applications to customers and internal teams.

You will tailor content for different audiences, support lab environments, and collaborate with engineering and services teams to stay aligned with product updates and industry practices. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring ~5–10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in power protection across transmission, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Experience with protection relays and schemes from any manufacturer.
• Commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of power protection systems.
• Hands-on use of secondary injection or test equipment (Omicron, Doble, Megger).
• Clear communication of technical concepts to technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel ~5–10% for training.
• Lawful to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor‑led, lab‑based training on power protection fundamentals and relay applications.
• Teach CT/VT fundamentals, fault analysis, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Customize existing materials to meet customer and internal needs.
• Support hands‑on labs and guide learners through real‑world scenarios.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and services to align content with updates.
• Incorporate feedback to improve course delivery and learner experience.
• Develop and evolve training methods, including hybrid and digital tools.

Skills

Power protection

Protection relays

Commissioning & testing

Lab equipment

Explain concepts

Travel willingness

US work authorization

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Power Systems Protection Instructor

Job ID

526529

Posted since

20-Oct-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Customer Services

Company

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America

Position Title:Senior Power Systems Protection Instructor

Are you looking for a company that empowers talent?

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!

From Day 1, you are empowered to create an impact with your full potential and creativity to make a difference for tomorrow.

We truly have an inclusive and diverse team culture where you can be yourself. Our extensive global presence offers a diverse range of career opportunities across various industries, nations, and job domains, empowering our workforce to continuously enhance their skills and stay competitive.

Create a better tomorrow with us!

We are looking for a Power Protection Instructor. This position will be based in Wendell, NC.

In this role, you will deliver hands‑on, instructor‑led training that enables customers and internal teams to confidently apply power protection technologies in real‑world environments. You will spend most of your time delivering established training while also tailoring content to specific audiences. This role is ideal for someone with deep protection experience who is energized by developing others and scaling their impact through training.

• Delivering high‑quality, instructor‑led and lab‑based training on power system protection fundamentals and protection relay applications
• Teaching protection concepts such as CT/VT fundamentals, fault analysis, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting
• Customizing existing course materials to meet customer and internal training needs
• Supporting hands‑on lab environments and guiding learners through real‑world protection scenarios
• Collaborating with engineering, product management, and services teams to ensure training content aligns with product updates and industry practices
• Incorporating feedback and continuously improving course delivery and participant experience
• Participating in the evolution of training methods, including hybrid, digital, and AI‑enabled learning tools

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with the following:
• Power system protection across transmission, distribution, or industrial environments
• Protection relays and protection schemes from any manufacturer
• Commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of power protection systemsHands‑on use of secondary injection or test equipment (such as Omicron, Doble, or Megger)
• Explaining complex technical concepts clearly to technical audiences
• Willingness to travel approximately 5–10% for occasional customer‑site training.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience delivering technical training or mentoring engineers, technicians, or customers
• Background in utilities, power distribution, industrial power, renewables, or data center environments
• Experience tailoring training content for different audiences or applications
• Familiarity with digital learning tools, blended learning, or instructional design concepts
• Curiosity and openness to using AI or digital tools to enhance training delivery and content development

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The pay range for this position is $74,970 - $128,520. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Create a better #TomorrowWithUs

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:

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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 $94,207 - $161,498 annually with a target incentive of 10% 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, click here .

Criminal History
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