Sr. Project Engineer

Siemens Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

401K savings plan

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead AIS and GIS substations EPC projects, translating design criteria into comprehensive design packages that guide construction and operation.

You will collaborate with sales and project management to address challenges, ensure safety and compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget, while fostering proactive risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in engineering roles within AIS/GIS Substations EPC.
• Strong understanding of high voltage AIS/GIS equipment and electrical engineering principles.
• Proficient in engineering design, analysis, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead AIS/GIS substation projects from design to execution.
• Develop and review technical documentation and specifications.
• Collaborate with sales and project management and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Project engineering

Design & analysis

Collaboration

EHS compliance

HV substations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

HV design standards

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Senior Project Engineer plays a crucial role in the design and execution of Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) EPC projects, utilizing extensive technical expertise to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems. This position involves developing project design criteria and creating comprehensive design packages that guide the construction and operation of substations. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales and project management, to address potential challenges and provide innovative solutions. With a strong emphasis on adhering to industry standards and best practices, the Senior Substation Engineer is instrumental in delivering projects on time and within budget, while maintaining a focus on safety and compliance.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy solutions by leading high voltage AIS and GIS substation projects critical to our clients and communities.
• Drive project success by ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enhance project outcomes and improve client satisfaction.
• Promote a culture of proactive risk management to mitigate issues and ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety and environmental standards, protecting teams and reinforcing Siemens Energy’s industry reputation.
• Encourage and empower project teams through effective leadership and a passion for excellence.
• Contribute to a balanced energy future and make a lasting impact on the industry.

What You Bring

• Confirmed Experience: 7-10 years in engineering roles within AIS/GIS Substations EPC.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of high voltage AIS/GIS equipment and electrical engineering principles.
• Project Engineering Skills: Proficient in engineering design, analysis, and implementation, including the ability to develop and review technical documentation and specifications.
• Design & Analysis: Ability to create and evaluate engineering designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve engineering challenges effectively.

• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.
• EHS Compliance: Experience ensuring environmental, health, and safety compliance in engineering practices.
• Education & Certification: Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field) and relevant certifications, with hands‑on experience in HV-Substation design and construction.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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