Electrical Engineer - MV Switchgear Design

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology by empowering customers to combine the real and digital worlds. Our Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels, focusing on photovoltaic inverters, medium-voltage power distribution equipment, and solutions including automation and protection.

About the role

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Medium Voltage Switchgear team, covering both Gas-Insulated and Air-Insulated technologies. This role focuses on our SieBreak™ and 8DJH36 product lines, supporting design, documentation, and manufacturing. This hybrid position is based in Wendell, North Carolina, with flexibility to work in-office and from home. Local candidates are encouraged to apply; relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Wendell is located in the heart of the Research Triangle, about 20 minutes east of Raleigh, offering top-rated schools, a mild climate, easy access to mountains and coast, and a cost of living that allows our compensation to go further.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Electrical Engineering point of contact for Siemens Medium Voltage switchgear products, including SIEBREAK™, SIEBREAK VCB™, and 8DJH36.
• Independently create customer- and factory-ready electrical design documentation using Engineering Design and Configurator tools (schematics, BOMs, layouts, wiring, and one-line drawings).
• Own end-to-end electrical deliverables, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing needs, and Siemens quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with Application, Project, and Mechanical Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide factory and FAT support, acting as a quality gate prior to release and resolving technical questions during manufacturing and customer acceptance.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Three (3) or more years of experience designing or drafting electrical power distribution products (switchgear experience strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of medium-voltage protection and control systems and the ability to apply and communicate that knowledge effectively.
• Hands-on experience with E-Plan, Engineering Base, ELCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical drafting tools.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including trips to Germany.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Focus or advanced degree in Power Systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for MV switchgear.
• Experience with Siemens 8DJH36 and SIEBREAK products or comparable MV switchgear platforms.

Pay

$74,970 – $128,520