Electrical Engineering -Generator Protection

About the role

The Electrical Systems engineering team is responsible for the specification, selection, design review, cost calculation and quality control, for simple and combined cycle power plant equipment including, but not limited to: Power Control Centers, Static Excitation Systems, Static Frequency Converters, Protective Relaying Systems, Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Contribute to the development of electrical concepts and system designs for reference power plants and their project specific adaptation serving proposal activities and new unit project implementations.
• Design and specification of electrical components in scope of the team specifically for generator and transformer protection systems and generator terminal equipment such as current transformers, neutral tie and line side enclosures, and generator neutral grounding.
• Create, review, release and maintain of technical design tools and engineering documentation for the previously mentioned equipment.
• Support the development, maintenance and tracking of costs and cost calculation tools used by bid management for bidding of power plant projects.
• Provide technical support to bid management during proposal activities.
• Provide technical support to supply chain management to facilitate supplier development and supplier/product qualification activities.
• Contribute to cost value analyses including the development, implementation and tracking of design-to-cost measures.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of global engineering processes, tools, and documentation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or higher combined with a minimum of 5 years experience in the technologies of electrical components used in power plants and/or high voltage transmission systems.
• Experience in the design and specification of current and voltage transformers, relay protection and control systems including the settings calculation and parametrization for various manufacturers like SEL, Siemens or Beckwith.
• Experience in generator terminal equipment like neutral grounding equipment, and neutral tie and line-side enclosures is beneficial.
• Proficient in the interpretation and application of relevant internation and local standards governing the design and installation of electrical components including IEC, IEEE, VDE, EN etc.
• Ability to focus on tasks requiring attention to detail such as design calculations for electrical systems and to handle multiple tasks in parallel while meeting high quality standards and set timelines.
• Excellent team player and communicator; fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Ability to travel internationally for short durations if required (up to approximately 10%).
• Experience in interpreting technical contract requirements, customer negotiations, or commissioning of components in the scope of the team is preferred.

About the Team

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

The global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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