Substation Automation Engineer

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Industry, Inc. in Wendell, NC is seeking a Substation Automation Engineer to design, implement, and service automation systems for high and medium voltage substations.

You will configure RTU/PLC protection schemes, develop IEC 61850 based applications, and prepare FAT/SAT tests. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience, with 50–70% travel expected domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Three years of experience in substation automation or related roles.
• Experience reading DC/AC schematics and one-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automation systems for substations.
• Configure and test RTU/PLC protection and control schemes.
• Lead technical aspects of projects and act as primary customer contact during commissioning.

Skills

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

IEC 61850

DNP

Modbus

Profinet

Profibus

Job description

**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation

**Req ID:** 526155

**Company:** Siemens Industry, Inc.

**Location:** 7000 Siemens Road, Wendell, NC 27591

**Position Title:** Substation Automation Engineer

**Hours:** Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 Hours/Week

**Summary of Duties:** Design, implement, and maintain automation systems for medium- and high-voltage electrical substations. Configure and test RTU/PLC for protection and control schemes. Develop applications using IEC 61850 and other relevant communication protocols. Create and support control logic diagrams, network architectures, signal lists, and functional design documents. Prepare and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), including commissioning. Lead technical aspects of projects and guide team members. Serve as a primary customer contact for troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical support throughout the project lifecycle. Approximately 50-70% domestic travel required.

**Qualifications:** The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or as a Field Service Technician or Electronics Technician.

Position requires experience with the following: Experience in power automation for electrical substations; Project Technical Lead experience; Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, three- and one-line diagrams for Medium or High Voltage substations systems; Advanced knowledge of at least one of the automation products and associated software from vendors such as Siemens, GE, SEL or ABB Communication Network Technologies, including design and hardware configuration; Communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC103, IEC101, IEC104, Profinet, Profibus; Substation Automation commissioning experience; Factory and Site testing experience in automation and control systems; Work experience with Micro Grid Systems and power utilities as customers.

**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Category:** Engineering