Solution Engineering Lead – Advanced Technology & Sustainability

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking a Solution Engineering Team Lead for Advanced Technology & Sustainability to drive innovative power and renewable energy projects. You will lead a small team of engineers, shape technical solutions, and coordinate cross‑functional partners through the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in power systems, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex multi‑discipline programs in industrial and utility settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in power systems engineering or related fields.
• 3+ years leading technically complex multi‑discipline projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of advanced power and renewable energy solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across project lifecycle and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with sales, proposals, and customers during pre-sales and handover.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Solution Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

Renewable Energy

Grid Interconnection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SieOps

Autodesk

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Job description

Solution Engineering Team Lead – Advanced Technology & Sustainability

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?

Transform the everyday with us!

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 new 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!

We are looking for a Team Lead for Advanced Technology & Sustainability Solution Engineering. This position will be based in Wendell, NC.

You’ll make an impact by:

As Team Lead of the Advanced Technology & Sustainability Solution Engineering team, you will lead the execution of innovative advanced technology and renewable energy projects by providing technical leadership, developing engineering talent, and coordinating cross‑functional teams and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Expertise

• Lead the design and execution of advanced power and renewable energy solutions, including SST, TRU, E‑STATCOM, BESS, PV, and Microgrid Control applications.
• Develop and validate integrated electrical, control, and system architectures that meet performance, reliability, safety, and customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including solution development, engineering documentation, system integration, and coordination with internal teams and external partners.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and scalability requirements through close collaboration with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and project stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier quality and project execution activities to support successful installation, commissioning, and long‑term solution performance.

Emerging Technologies

• Apply advanced expertise in power electronics, inverter systems, power conversion technologies, communications, controls, and DC power systems.
• Drive the successful integration of emerging technologies into utility, industrial, and renewable energy applications.

Strong Technical Knowledge

• Power electronics and converter technologies, including SST, TRU, E‑STATCOM, PV, BESS, and related renewable energy solutions.
• Microgrid and Energy Management Systems (EMS), protection, automation, control systems, and medium‑and‑low‑voltage power distribution.
• Grid interconnection requirements, industrial communications, and cybersecurity principles to deliver reliable and scalable customer solutions.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 1-3 Solution Engineers, providing technical guidance and professional development support.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high‑performing engineering culture focused on customer success and technical excellence.

Customer Engagement

• Partner with sales and proposal teams during pre‑sales activities, including technical discussions, solution development, and customer presentations.
• Serve as the primary technical authority during project execution, leading customer reviews, testing, commissioning, startup, and final solution handover.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide technical updates to leadership and project stakeholders, communicating progress, key decisions, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Own technical risk management and drive resolution of issues related to system design, technology integration, supplier interfaces, and project execution.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, project management, manufacturing, procurement, suppliers, and commissioning teams to ensure successful project delivery.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering, solution engineering, systems engineering, renewable energy integration, power electronics, or related technical disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience leading technically complex projects involving multiple engineering disciplines is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership Skills:Demonstrated ability to lead directly assigned engineers and multidisciplinary engineering teams across different groups in projects through influence and technical expertise while managing technical risk, driving engineering decisions, resolving complex system integration challenges, and communicating effectively with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Software Application Knowledge: SieOps (salesforce); Autodesk suite, Microsoft Office, MS Teams
• Business Acumen:Ability to align technical solutions with business goals (e.g. identifying impacts of design changes on time & cost).
• Master’s degree and/or P.E. license preferred
• First-of-a-kind (FOAK) technology development and deployment
• Solid State Transformers (SST), Transformer Rectifier Units (TRU), E-STATCOM / FACTS applications
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Renewable energy systems and microgrids
• System integration and controls
• Technical project leadership
• Risk management and systems engineering methodologies

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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