Power Systems Automation Instructor

About the role

Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA) delivers power distribution, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, protection, and automation solutions that modernize electrical grids through IoT, digitalization, and innovative products. The Power Academy, part of a state‑of‑the‑art Customer Experience Center in Wendell, NC, provides hands‑on training for engineers and technicians. As a Power Systems Automation Instructor, you will deliver practical, instructor‑led and lab training on substation automation, telecontrol, communications networks, Siemens SICAM automation solutions, and microgrid applications; design and maintain modular courseware; explain automation architectures and troubleshooting workflows; collaborate with product, engineering, services, and sales teams; adapt training to customer needs; review feedback and KPIs; and mentor backup instructors.

Responsibilities

• Delivering instructor‑led and hands‑on lab training on substation automation, telecontrol, communications networks, Siemens SICAM automation solutions, and microgrid applications
• Designing, developing, and maintaining modular courseware including slides, labs, simulations, job aids, and assessments for classroom, virtual, and blended learning environments
• Explaining automation architectures, control logic, and troubleshooting workflows so participants can confidently apply concepts during real‑world commissioning and operations
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with product lifecycle, engineering, services, and sales teams to ensure training aligns with product updates and customer needs
• Adapting training to customer requirements by tailoring content for different roles and experience levels while keeping sessions practical and applied
• Reviewing participant feedback and training KPIs to continuously improve course quality, labs, and delivery methods
• Mentoring and preparing backup instructors or subject matter experts to support scalable training delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience with substation automation systems, SCADA, or telecontrol solutions
• RTU and/or PLC configuration, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience
• Industrial or substation networking and communications (such as Ethernet, IEC 61850 concepts, DNP3, Modbus, or OPC)
• Ability to read and explain control logic, functional diagrams, wiring/terminal drawings, and system architecture diagrams
• Understanding of Ethernet networking concepts and industrial/substation communications
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting automation, communications, and configuration issues
• Ability to travel up to 5–10% for onsite or customer training
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technical training or mentoring engineers, technicians, or operators
• Field experience with commissioning, site testing, or troubleshooting of automation systems
• Exposure to microgrid control systems, distributed energy resources, or power automation applications
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity practices in industrial control systems (e.g., IEC 62443, NERC CIP)
• Familiarity with Siemens automation platforms or similar industry solutions
• Experience developing hands‑on labs, simulations, or technical learning materials
• Knowledge of IEEE standards or industry regulations related to power protection and distribution

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details can be found at Siemens Benefits QuickStart.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $74,970 – $128,520. The actual wage offered may vary based on budget, candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.