Application Engineer - Protection and Automation Proposals (Early Career)

About the role

Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA) is growing steadily and seeks a motivated, early career Applications Engineer - Protection and Automation Proposals to join our Proposal and Engineering team. This role is ideal for emerging engineers eager to develop technical expertise in power systems, protection and control, automation, and Microgrid solutions. You will support proposal development, documentation, and technical solution configuration for customers across the USA, while mastering Siemens tools, standards, and engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing customer specifications, technical requirements, and product documentation under senior guidance.
• Supporting the development of technical and commercial proposals for automation, protection, and power distribution systems.
• Assisting in preparing panel layouts, Bills of Material (BOM), and basic system architectures.
• Helping collect technical data, drawings, and documentation for project quotations and internal approvals.
• Learning to interpret and apply applicable industry standards (IEEE, IEC, UL, NEMA) for electrical systems and products.
• Participating in internal meetings with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management to gain full project lifecycle exposure.
• S supporting updates to templates, tools, and documentation to improve proposal efficiency and standardization.
• Developing proficiency in the Siemens EA portfolio, including software tools for sizing, configuration, and proposal development.
• Building a foundation in technical communication through customer-facing documents, training, and workshops.
• Demonstrating continuous learning, curiosity, and proactive engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a similar field from an accredited university.
• 0-1 year of professional work experience (internship, co-op, or part-time engineering roles may count towards this qualification).
• Understanding of Electrical Power System fundamentals (Generation, Transmission, and/or Distribution).
• Basic understanding of Single Line Diagrams and ability to identify major substation equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Willingness to relocate to the greater Raleigh, NC area.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits

We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50,337 - $86,292 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.