Substation Assistant Project Manager

Siemens Energy

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

16 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Company paid Health and wellness

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for its Substations Group within the Transmission Business Unit. You'll coordinate timelines, budgets, and customer expectations while driving the electrification of substations in the US market.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams across the globe and develop leadership skills in a diverse environment. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Power Systems or Substations, strong communication and stakeholder management, and familiarity with

Qualifications

Strong leadership and ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
Experience with budgets, schedules, and risk management in large projects.
PMP or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead project activities to meet timelines, budget, and quality goals.
Oversee scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and leadership reporting.
Manage P&L for assigned tasks and reduce non-conformance costs.
Collaborate with global teams to plan outcomes and resource allocation.
Expand knowledge of GIS, AIS, Balance of Plant, and switchgear in electrification projects.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Global teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Master's degree in engineering or engineering management (plus)

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our Substations Group within the Transmission Business Unit and support critical projects that transfer energy efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. You’ll lead and coordinate activities that keep timelines sharp, budgets balanced, and customer expectations exceeded. From managing P&L responsibilities to collaborating with cross-functional teams across the globe, you’ll be right at the center of ensuring project success while expanding your technical expertise in GIS, AIS, and switchgear products. This is your opportunity to develop leadership skills, grow in a diverse work environment, and make a tangible impact on the electrification of substations across the US market.

A Snapshot of Your Day

How You’ll Make An Impact

Lead project activities to meet timelines, customer expectations, and financial objectives.
Manage core project functions – scheduling, budgeting, risk management, change/opportunity management, forecasting, and leadership reporting.
Oversee P&L responsibilities for assigned project tasks and actively reduce non-conformance costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan outcomes, allocate resources, and manage schedules and budgets.
Expand your knowledge of GIS, AIS, Balance of Plant, and switchgear products while supporting complex electrification systems projects.

What You Bring

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a similar field. 5+ years’ experience in Power Systems or Substations. Master’s degree in engineering or engineering management is a plus.
Strong communication, leadership, and customer relationship skills.
Experience in process improvement, quality management, and working with global teams.
Understanding of GIS/AIS, Balance of Plant, and switchgear products; PMP or equivalent Project Management certification preferred.
Willing to travel 30% domestically and internationally.
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 Substations Group is a key contributor within Siemens Energy’s Transmission Business Unit, with more than 20 years of leadership in the US market. We specialize in complex systems projects that deliver complete electrification of substations, supporting energy transmission from expansion to upgrades. This is a diverse, highly skilled team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, working across Germany, Canada, and multiple nationalities to drive sustainable energy solutions forward. You’ll be part of a group that not only values expertise but actively shares it to boost both technical and professional growth.

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: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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