Substation Automation Engineer - Travel-Heavy Projects

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

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.