Senior Electrical Engineer – Switchgear Design / Drawings

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We empower customers by combining the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. Our global, diverse team supports and challenges you to grow in new ways.

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to create drawings for switchgear design for manufacturing. This hybrid position is based in Wendell, NC, with onsite work and opportunities to work from home. Domestic relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Our national headquarters is in Wendell, NC — in the heart of the Research Triangle, about 20 minutes east of Raleigh. Enjoy top-rated schools, a mild four-season climate, easy access to mountains and coast, and a cost of living that lets your compensation go further than most major metros.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Design Approval & Certified Drawing Packages for Customer and Manufacturing.
• Manage multiple projects in a collaborative team environment.
• Support and mentor junior team members to enhance their skill set.
• Perform Peer Quality review with a high degree of accuracy.
• Create BOM associated with projects.
• Create and review wiring diagrams, Schematic Diagrams, Three Line Diagrams for GMSG and SIMOVAC.
• Ensure all designs meet Siemens Standard Design Guideline and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the manufacturing Liaison team and internal Project Engineer team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field) plus five (5) or more years of experience creating drawings for switchgear design for a manufacturing environment, OR
• Associate's degree in electrical engineering (or related field) plus eight (8) or more years of direct experience.
• Proven experience designing medium voltage switchgear, detailed wiring diagrams, schematics, one- and three-line drawings, and other manufacturing drawings specifically including switchgear.
• Demonstrable knowledge of control concepts.
• Strong understanding of breaker control wiring, protection relays, NEC/IEEE/UL, and other electrical design standards related to switchgear.
• Experience with AUTOCAD, EBASE, EPLAN, SAP, SHAREPOINT & MS OFFICE.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Siemens switchgear products or other switchgear brands.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose, adding real value for customers.

Pay

$74,970 – $128,520