System Protection Engineer, Mid-Career

Siemens AG; Wendell (ID); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Power Systems Protection Engineer in a hybrid role based at Wendell, NC. You will design, configure, test, and commission protection and control schemes for medium and high voltage substations to ensure grid reliability and project success.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and have 3+ years in protection engineering, with experience in IEC standards and major relay hardware, and travel 50–75% nationwide as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience with power protection engineering for electrical substations.
• Experience with AC/DC schematics and high/medium voltage diagrams.
• Experience configuring major relay/automation hardware (Siemens Siprotec 5, GE, SEL, ABB).
• Experience with protection/communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 103/104, Profinet/Profibus).
• Willingness to travel 50%–75% nationwide.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and test protective relay systems for substations.
• Develop protection/control schemes aligned with standards and client needs.
• Create and refine Control Logic Diagrams, Signal Lists, and Functional Design specs.
• Plan and execute FAT, SAT, and testing environments for projects.
• Provide technical support across the project lifecycle from design to commissioning.

Skills

Power protection engineering

AC/DC schematics analysis

Relay/configuration experience

Protection & control schemes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Siprotec 5

Siemens DIGSI 5

SEL AcSELerator

SEL Architect

GE EnerVista UR

Job description

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 in new ways. As a key member of our Power Systems Engineering team, you will design, test, and commission robust protection and control schemes for medium and high voltage substations. You will play a vital role in ensuring grid reliability, driving infrastructure innovation, and serving as a primary technical interface for our customers, delivering advanced energy distribution systems and solutions nationwide

This hybrid Power Systems Protection Engineer position is based at o ur Wendell, NC headquarters for Siemens Electrification & Automation. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Located in the heart of the Research Triangle about 20 minutes east of Raleigh, Wendell offers top-rated schools, a mild four-season climate, easy access to mountains and coast, and a cost of living that allows our compensation to go further.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Designing, configuring, and testing protective relay systems, ensuring high reliability and integrity of protection and control schemes for medium and high voltage substations.
• Developing and implementing protection and control schemes that align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific needs.
• Authoring and refining Control Logic Diagrams, Signal Lists, and Functional Design Specifications documents during project design phases.
• Preparing and executing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and comprehensive testing environments for customer projects.
• Delivering expert technical support across the full project lifecycle—from initial design and implementation to field troubleshooting and commissioning.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Three(3) or more years of experience with p ower protection engineering for electrical substations
• Experience with AC/DC schematics, three-line, and one-line diagram analysis for medium and high voltage systems.
• Experience configuring and utilizing major industry relay and automation hardware (e.g., Siemens Siprotec 5, GE, SEL, ABB) along with associated engineering software.
• Prior experience implementing common substation communication protocols (such as IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 103/104, Profinet, Profibus).
• Experience executing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning scripts for protection and control systems.
• Able and willing to travel; 50% to 75% nationwide travel is expected depending on project assignments and customer requirements.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced hands-on experience in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting protection relay applications across low, medium, and high voltage substations.
• Specialized proficiency with Siemens digital protection and control relays, particularly the Siprotec 5 product family.
• Advanced expertise with Siemens DIGSI 5 engineering software for configuration and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with alternative industry-standard relay configuration tools such as SEL AcSELerator, SEL Architect, Hitachi PCM600, MiCOM, or GE EnerVista UR.
• Demonstrated experience in leading technical customer interfaces and resolving complex field integration challenges during commissioning.

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 .

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.

You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $121,533 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

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Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Wendell , North Carolina , United States of America

Wendell , North Carolina , United States of America

Wendell , North Carolina , United States of America