Lead Project Engineer - Utility Solutions

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology by empowering customers to combine the real and digital worlds. We improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation, prioritizing our people to ensure both personal and business growth.

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer - Solutions for a high-visibility role combining technical expertise, customer engagement, and end-to-end solution ownership across the generation, transmission, and distribution (GTD) value chain. You will serve as a technical authority spanning offers engineering, orders engineering, and project execution. This role is designed for engineers who want to move beyond narrow, product-only positions.

The Utility Systems & Solutions business within Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA) enables a more reliable, resilient, and sustainable electric grid. We partner with electric utilities and EPC organizations to deliver integrated, turnkey electrical systems supporting grid modernization, capacity expansion, and the energy transition. Our portfolio includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (AIS & GIS), outdoor circuit breakers, MV protection, control and automation systems, power equipment centers, overhead and underground distribution solutions, low-voltage motor control centers, photovoltaic (PV) inverters, and complementary MV/LV technologies.

This position is based in Wendell, NC, in the heart of the Research Triangle. 100% remote work will be considered for highly qualified candidates after initial training/onboarding in NC. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available if eligible.

Why This Role Is Different

• Gain broad, hands-on exposure across power generation, distribution, and transmission.
• End-to-end ownership with real customer impact.
• A clear path to expand into offers engineering, business development, and project leadership.
• Opportunity to become a utility systems expert with unmatched technical and market versatility.

Responsibilities

Technical Authority & Solution Ownership

• Own the full technical outcome of MV substation and utility system projects from feasibility and quotation through handover, including risk, quality, scope, and compliance.
• Review and approve one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and protection/control/communication/automation philosophies.
• Translate sophisticated utility and EPC requirements into practical, standards-compliant, commercially sound solutions.

Customer-Facing & Commercial Partnership

• Be a trusted technical advisor to customers, utilities, EPC partners, and internal collaborators.
• Partner with sales, commercial, and business development teams to shape solution strategies, support negotiations, and influence order decisions.
• Bridge technical execution with commercial responsibilities to deliver a seamless customer experience with minimal handoffs.

Multi-functional & System Integration Leadership

• Lead engineering execution including design coordination, customer approvals, manufacturing support, FAT, installation support, and commissioning.
• Drive system-level integration across Siemens and third-party technologies, including MV/LV AIS & GIS switchgear, Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and drives, protection, control, and automation (PLCs, SCADA), transformers, E-Houses, batteries, relay and control panels.

Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters to raise technical capability across the team.
• Influence technical standards, best procedures, and solution architectures as a recognized SME.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering quality, scalability, and efficiency.
• Optionally take on expanded project management responsibilities covering schedule, cost, and execution.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Eight (8) or more years designing and delivering electrical power distribution, substation, or utility systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medium Voltage protection and control technologies (SCADA, IEC 61850, DNP3).
• Proven track record evaluating customer specifications and delivering optimized system solutions.
• Proficiency reviewing electrical schematics and identifying risks, gaps, and improvements.
• Experience managing Bills of Material in an ERP environment (SAP preferred).
• Track record of mentoring engineers and elevating team performance.
• Ability to handle contending priorities while maintaining technical precision.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with Engineering Base (strongly preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Background in MV switchgear.
• Experience with E-House solutions, third-party integration, factory testing, and site commissioning.
• Solid understanding of ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards.
• Master's degree in Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM in a technical sales or solution support environment.

Pay

$109,670 - $188,060 with a target incentive of 15%.