Field Service Technician Training Program – Power Protection & Automation

Program Overview

The PPA FTDP is a full-time, one-year development program for recent associate degree graduates interested in supporting the testing and commissioning of power protection and automation systems. Positions may be based in multiple regions across the United States. As part of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure Electrification & Automation team, you will participate in a structured program combining technical training, hands-on factory experience, mentorship, and field service rotations.

Phase 1

• Approximately 10–12 weeks of initial training in Wendell, North Carolina, covering power system fundamentals, electrical and field safety, technical drawings, wiring, factory assembly, quality testing, and hands-on equipment experience.
• Additional technical training in Wendell between rotations, focused on protection relays, automation systems, communication networks, testing equipment, and commissioning practices.

Phases 2–4

• Three field service rotations of approximately 8–10 weeks each, supporting customer projects across the United States.
• Documenting test results and communicating technical issues to engineering and project teams.

What You'll Do

• Supporting factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Performing switchgear functional testing, relay injection testing, and protection system verification.
• Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Gaining hands-on experience with SIPROTEC relays, DIGSI 5, Omicron test equipment, SICAM A8000, IEC 61850, industrial networks, and fiber-optic systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems Technology, Electronics, Electromechanical Technology, or a related technical field.
• Passion for innovation, hands-on technical work, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 40 weeks per year, including Monday–Friday travel to customer sites across the United States and occasional Sunday travel.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or nonstandard schedules based on project needs.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis.

Benefits

• Be part of a high-impact development program focused on field service and power protection and automation.
• Be eligible for overtime in accordance with business needs and applicable policies.
• Receive a meal per diem during eligible business travel, in accordance with Siemens travel policies.
• Develop technical skills in protection and automation systems, relay testing, digital substation technologies, communication protocols, and commissioning.
• Utilize company vehicle for customer travel, upon meeting company policy requirements.

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