Sr Applications Engineer - Switchgear

Siemens; Wendell (ID); Hybrid; USD 74,970 - 128,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking a Sr Applications Engineer to support the EA Business Unit. The role focuses on translating customer specifications into optimized technical solutions, developing layouts and cost models, and leading evaluations and vendor selections.

This hybrid role requires 5+ years of relevant experience in medium‑voltage distribution, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Relocation assistance is available and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Technical experience with medium-voltage power distribution including switchgear/transformer applications
• Travel required – less than 10%

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications, drawings and requirements into optimized technical solutions and scopes of work
• Develop layouts, single-line diagrams, and cost models to support proposals
• Lead technical evaluations and vendor selections, including RFQs for third‑party equipment
• Partner with Sales and Business Development to support customer discussions and proposals
• Ensure smooth handover from bid to execution by collaborating with PMO and cross‑functional teams

Skills

Medium-voltage distribution

Switchgear experience

Technical proposal experience

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Job Family

Electrification & Automation

Req ID

515692

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?

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 our Future Grids portfolio and 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!

The EA Business Unit in Wendell, North Carolina, which is its U.S. headquarters, focuses on photovoltaic inverters, medium-voltage power distribution equipment including packaging and services, and solutions, including automation.

We are looking for a Sr Applications Engineer. This Hybrid position (2-3 days in office / 2-3 days remote) will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available. This position could be fully remote for an experienced MV Switchgear Engineer.

We are seeking a Sr. Applications Engineer to support business growth within the EA Business Unit by delivering competitive, customer‑focused technical and commercial solutions. In this role, you will partner closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and PMO to develop proposals for customers across industrial, construction, and data center markets.

This role may be converted to a remote position based on experience and qualifications, with occasional travel to Wendell for trainings, workshops, and key meetings

You’ll make an impact by:

• Translating customer specifications, drawings, and requirements into optimized technical solutions and scopes of work
• Developing layouts, single‑line diagrams, and cost models to support competitive, value‑engineered proposals
• Leading technical evaluations and vendor selections , including RFQs for third‑party equipment
• Partnering with Sales and Business Development to support customer discussions, negotiations, and proposal presentations
• Ensuring a smooth handover from bid to execution by collaborating closely with PMO and cross‑functional teams

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

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience
• Technical experience with medium‑voltage power distribution, including switchgear and / or transformer applications
• Travel Required -- Less than 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Technical Proposal experience
• Ability to analyze customer's technical specifications & single line diagrams, apply appropriate product offerings to meet the customers' expectations in cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and willingness to learn product configuration/pricing applications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, or similar 2D layout tools

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 (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company.html) .

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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$74,970 $128,520 5%

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Engineering