Project Engineer - Utility Systems

About the role

Transform the everyday with us!

Siemens Electrification & Automation is enabling a more reliable, resilient, and sustainable electric grid. By partnering with utilities and EPCs, our integrated, turnkey electrical systems support grid modernization, capacity expansion, and energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deliver medium voltage (5-35kV) switchgear solutions by analyzing customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and schematics.
• Own projects end-to-end from technical quotation support through application engineering, manufacturing coordination, and handover.
• Create high-quality engineering documentation including one-lines, protection and control schematics, and Bills of Material, using Siemens engineering tools.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure designs are built right the first time.
• Serve as a trusted technical partner to customers, utilities, EPCs, and internal collaborators.
• Collaborate across engineering, sales, operations, and project teams to deliver integrated switchgear systems and solutions.
• Expand your technical scope beyond an initial product into substations, power plants, renewable generation sites (including solar/PV), and underground and overhead power distribution systems.
• Contribute to business development efforts, supporting technical strategy, customer engagement, and solution alignment.
• Manage project responsibilities (schedule, cost, execution) as appropriate.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the continuous improvement of tools, standards, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in electrical power systems, utility substation switchgear, power plant switchgear systems, or medium voltage systems.
• Strong understanding of medium voltage control and protection systems (SCADA, IEC 61850, DNP3 experience a plus).
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and deliver cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions.
• Experience creating and managing BOMs within ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Meticulous, focused approach with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to continuously expand technical and commercial expertise.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Experience with Engineering Base (strongly preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with MV switchgear.
• Exposure to renewables, substations, combined cycle or simple cycle power plants, or large-scale utility infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM.

Benefits

We offer a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $83,966 - $143,942 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Schedule

This hybrid Project Engineer - Utility Systems position is based at our national headquarters in Wendell, NC. 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. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. We offer relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Experience with Engineering Base (strongly preferred) or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with MV switchgear.
• Exposure to renewables, substations, combined cycle or simple cycle power plants, or large-scale utility infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM.