Siemens · 2 days ago
Power System Protection Engineer
Wendell, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expSiemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking Senior Power System Protection Engineers to join their Power Systems Engineering team, where the role involves designing and testing protective relay systems and leading project delivery in power transmission and distribution.
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Responsibilities
Designing, configuring, and testing protective relay systems for complex power systems and substations, ensuring high reliability and system integrity
Executing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)—skilled in preparing comprehensive test procedures, commissioning scripts, and leading successful project delivery
Hands-on experience with advanced relay test equipment such as Omicron and Doble, with deep knowledge of protection schemes for transmission, distribution, and industrial applications
Develop and implement protection and control schemes that align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer-specific needs
Be a proactive technical leader and collaborator, trusted to guide project teams, solve complex challenges, and drive results across all phases of the project lifecycle—from initial design to final commissioning
Experienced serving as the primary technical interface with clients, providing on-site support, troubleshooting, and commissioning expertise with a focus on performance and customer satisfaction
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic/computer science engineering
4+ years of engineering experience preferably in power systems protection engineering field
Project Technical Lead experience
Ability to read and fully understand DC and AC schematics, three- and one-line diagrams for Medium and/or High Voltage substations systems
Advanced knowledge of at least one of the relay products and associated software from vendors such as Siemens, GE, SEL or ABB
Applied knowledge of Power Protection on: Overcurrent / Over-Undervoltage, Transformer Differential, Motor Protection, High and Low Impedance Busbar Differential, Generator Protection, MV transfer schemes and reverse interlocking schemes
Communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC103, IEC101, IEC104, Profinet, Profibus
Control and Protection commissioning experience
Factory and Site testing experience in automation and control systems
Around 50 to 70% of travel is expected depending on project assignments and requirements
Preferred
Applied knowledge of Power Protection on: High Voltage Line Differential and Distance Protection
Generator Protection of large generating units
Communication Network Technologies, including Design, Configuration, and troubleshooting of ethernet switches for protection applications such as IEC-61850 Process Bus and GOOSE applications
Advanced Programming skills and experience with programming languages used in protection systems
Benefits
Relocation is provided.
Company
Siemens
Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$7.01BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-02-20Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-09-17Grant· $1.5M
2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $332.4M
Leadership Team
Cedrik Neike
CEO Digital Industries
Nicola Bates
President and CEO Siemens Capital Co.
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