Job ID

498860

Posted since

13-Mar-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Engineering

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Wendell - - United States of America

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 to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

Our Wendell, NC headquarters for Siemens Electrification & Automation delivers energy distribution systems and solutions nationwide. We power today’s grids and invest in future grid innovations. We’re seeking experienced engineers in power transmission and distribution, specializing in substation automation and protection relay engineering, to join our Power Systems Engineering team.

We are looking for Senior Power Systems Automation Engineers. This position will be based in Wendell, NC.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Designing, configuring and testing automation and control systems for complex power systems and substations, ensuring high reliability and system integrity.
• Conducting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)—skilled in preparing comprehensive test procedures, commissioning scripts, and leading successful project delivery.
• Developing new applications using relevant communication protocols in the power automation industry such as IEC 61850, MODBUS, DNP3.
• Developing and creating control logic diagrams, network architectures, signal lists, and functional design documents for protection and control schemes.
• Being a proactive technical leader and collaborator, trusted to guide project teams, solve complex challenges, and drive results across all phases of the project lifecycle—from initial design to final commissioning.
• Serving as the primary technical partner with clients, providing on-site support, troubleshooting, and commissioning expertise with a focus on performance and customer satisfaction.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Computer Science Engineering.
• 6 or more years of engineering experience in power automation for electrical substations.
• Project Technical Lead experience.
• Experience producing technical documentation for Protection and Control systems for Substations such as Logic Diagrams, Sequences of Operations, FDS, and test procedures.
• Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, three- and one-line diagrams for Medium and/or High Voltage substations systems.
• Advanced knowledge of at least one of the relay products and associated software from vendors such as Siemens, GE, SEL or ABB
• Experience with Communication Network Technologies, including Design and hardware configuration.
• Experience implementing communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), MODBUS, IEC60870-5-101/103/104, in protection relays.
• Substation automation commissioning experience.
• Experience in Factory and Site testing of automation and control systems .
• Flexibility with 50% to 75% travel is expected depending on project assignments and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied knowledge in communication networks, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting of layer 2 and layer 3 capable devices for protection and automation applications.
• Advanced knowledge in Siemens Power Automation products such as SICAM PAS, SICAM A8000, SICAM SCC.
• Experience with Power Automation engineering tools such as SICAM Device Manager, SICAM Toolbox, SIMATIC WinCC
• Advanced knowledge in Siemens Industry Automation products such as SIMATIC PLC, TIA Portal, WinCC Advanced/Professional/Unified.
• Advanced Programming skills and experience with programming languages used in process and power automation such as C++, ST, LD, FBD, SFC, CFC.

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 $83,966 - $143,942 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.