Project Engineer

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About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

The EA Business Unit in Wendell, North Carolina, which is its U.S. headquarters, focuses on photovoltaic inverters, medium-voltage power distribution equipment including packaging and services, and solutions, including automation.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. RELOCATION assistance is available. This HYBRID role offers flexibility between in‑office and remote work.

The EA Business Unit of Siemens is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Medium Voltage (4.16–38 kV) Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) Project Engineering team.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Analyzing customer requirements to develop detailed electrical designs for medium‑voltage switchgear.
• Creating complete electrical drawing packages (schematics, wiring, layouts, nameplates, one‑lines, and communications) using CAD tools.
• Partnering with project engineers to deliver cost‑effective, on‑time solutions that meet customer expectations.
• Collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to resolve design and production challenges.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years experience designing or configuring electrical power distribution products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably with a focus on power systems.
• Strong knowledge of medium‑voltage protection and control systems.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, one‑line diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or Engineering Base.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for medium‑voltage switchgear.
• Experience with Siemens switchgear and/or projects supporting data center, semiconductor, utility, or industrial customers.

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. Learn more about Siemens here .

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