Electrical Engineer - MV Switchgear Design (Early Career)

About the role

This role focuses on our SieBreak™ and 8DJH36 product lines, supporting design, documentation, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the Electrical Engineering point of contact for Siemens Medium Voltage switchgear products, including SIEBREAK™, SIEBREAK VCB™, and 8DJH36.
• Independently creating customer- and factory-ready electrical design documentation using Engineering Design and Configurator tools (schematics, BOMs, layouts, wiring, and one-line drawings).
• Owning end-to-end electrical deliverables, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing needs, and Siemens quality standards.
• Collaborating closely with Application, Project, and Mechanical Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Providing 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 One (1) or more years of experience designing or drafting electrical power distribution products (switchgear experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of medium-voltage protection and control systems and the ability to apply and communicate that knowledge effectively.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, E-Plan, Engineering Base, ELCAD or similar electrical drafting tools.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including trips to Germany.

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.

Skills

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in medium-voltage protection and control systems.
• Experience with Siemens 8DJH36 and SIEBREAK products or comparable MV switchgear platforms.

Benefits

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

Pay

$61,547 - $105,509

Schedule

Hybrid role, with flexibility to work in-office and from home.