Project Engineer - Utility Systems
Medium Voltage
Mid-Career
Job ID 504392
Posted since 27-Apr-2026
Organization Smart Infrastructure
Field of work Engineering
Company Siemens Industry Inc.
Experience level Mid-level Professional
Job type Full-time
Work mode Hybrid RemoteOffice
Employment type Permanent
Locations Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America
Here at Siemens we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live work and move today and for the next generation
We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. Thats why we always put our people first. Our global diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you
Transform the everyday with us
We are seeking a Project Engineer - Utility Systems to join our team supporting critical infrastructure projects across the electric power industry. This position was developed for engineers who want more than a single-product transaction-based career - and who want to grow into a multi-functional customer-facing technical leader.
In this role youll begin by taking technical ownership of a core system while progressively growing your expertise across substation and power plant projects renewable generation including solar and overhead and underground distribution systems. As you develop mastery youll evolve into a hybrid engineering role that combines project engineering application and offers engineering and order engineering becoming a single trusted face to the customer from quotation through construction.
The Utility Systems & Solutions team at Siemens Electrification & Automation EA delivers utility-grade electrical systems that drive grid modernization and the energy transition across the entire generation transmission and distribution GTD value chain. We partner with utilities and EPCs to reduce project risk accelerate deployment and future-proof grids for reliability and decarbonization. We combine deep power-system expertise digital-ready platforms and proven EPC execution. Our comprehensive standards-compliant portfolio is engineered for exacting safety and lifecycle requirements.
It includes MV switchgear AIS & GIS & outdoor circuit breakers
Protection and automation systems
Power equipment centers & distribution solutions
LV motor control centers & PV inverters
These turnkey solutions seamlessly deploy across critical infrastructure
Generation Conventional plants renewables and energy storage.
Transmission Substations switching stations and grid interconnections.
Distribution Feeder expansion grid hardening and customer electrification.
Our national headquarters is in Wendell North Carolina- 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 - without trade-offs.
This hybrid Project Engineer - Utility Systems position is based in Wendell NC. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available if eligible.
Why This Role Is Different
This is not a static engineering position. It is a career pathway. Youll gain broad hands-on exposure across power generation distribution and transmission end-to-end ownership with real customer impact a clear path to expand into offers engineering business development and project leadership and the opportunity to become a utility systems expert with unmatched technical and market versatility.
If youre searching for a role where your expertise influence and value grow year after year this is the opportunity.
Youll make a difference with
Order Engineering - Technical & Project Ownership
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.
Multi-functional & Customer Engagement
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.
As your experience grows combine order engineering and sales engineering responsibilities eliminating hand-offs and simplifying the customer experience.
Growth towards a Hybrid Utility Systems Role
Expand your technical scope beyond an initial product into Substations and power plants
Renewable generation sites including solar
Underground and Overhead power distribution systems
Contribute to business development efforts supporting technical strategy customer engagement and solution alignment.
Tackle project management responsibilities as appropriate helping drive schedule cost and execution excellence.
Mentor junior engineers and support the continuous improvement of tools standards and processes.
Youll win us over by having the following qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors 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 protection and control 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Masters degree in Engineering Power Systems preferred.
Experience using Salesforce or other CRM.
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.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications skills and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
Youll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here httpswww.benefitsquickstart.comsiemensindex.htmlThe pay range for this position is 102459 - 175644 annually with a target incentive of 10 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSiemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation gender expression gender identity transgender sex stereotyping order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and other categories protected by federal state or local law.
EEO is the LawApplicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex national origin or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
Reasonable AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If youre unable to complete the form you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Pay TransparencySiemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more click here.
Criminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
Job ID 504392
Posted since 27-Apr-2026
Organization Smart Infrastructure
Field of work Engineering
Company Siemens Industry Inc.
Experience level Mid-level Professional
Job type Full-time
Work mode Hybrid RemoteOffice
Employment type Permanent
Locations Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America
Here at Siemens we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live work and move today and for the next generation
We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. Thats why we always put our people first. Our global diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you
Transform the everyday with us
We are seeking a Project Engineer - Utility Systems to join our team supporting critical infrastructure projects across the electric power industry. This position was developed for engineers who want more than a single-product transaction-based career - and who want to grow into a multi-functional customer-facing technical leader.
In this role youll begin by taking technical ownership of a core system while progressively growing your expertise across substation and power plant projects renewable generation including solar and overhead and underground distribution systems. As you develop mastery youll evolve into a hybrid engineering role that combines project engineering application and offers engineering and order engineering becoming a single trusted face to the customer from quotation through construction.
The Utility Systems & Solutions team at Siemens Electrification & Automation EA delivers utility-grade electrical systems that drive grid modernization and the energy transition across the entire generation transmission and distribution GTD value chain. We partner with utilities and EPCs to reduce project risk accelerate deployment and future-proof grids for reliability and decarbonization. We combine deep power-system expertise digital-ready platforms and proven EPC execution. Our comprehensive standards-compliant portfolio is engineered for exacting safety and lifecycle requirements.
It includes MV switchgear AIS & GIS & outdoor circuit breakers
Protection and automation systems
Power equipment centers & distribution solutions
LV motor control centers & PV inverters
These turnkey solutions seamlessly deploy across critical infrastructure
Generation Conventional plants renewables and energy storage.
Transmission Substations switching stations and grid interconnections.
Distribution Feeder expansion grid hardening and customer electrification.
Our national headquarters is in Wendell North Carolina- 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 - without trade-offs.
This hybrid Project Engineer - Utility Systems position is based in Wendell NC. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available if eligible.
Why This Role Is Different
This is not a static engineering position. It is a career pathway. Youll gain broad hands-on exposure across power generation distribution and transmission end-to-end ownership with real customer impact a clear path to expand into offers engineering business development and project leadership and the opportunity to become a utility systems expert with unmatched technical and market versatility.
If youre searching for a role where your expertise influence and value grow year after year this is the opportunity.
Youll make a difference with
Order Engineering - Technical & Project Ownership
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.
Multi-functional & Customer Engagement
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.
As your experience grows combine order engineering and sales engineering responsibilities eliminating hand-offs and simplifying the customer experience.
Growth towards a Hybrid Utility Systems Role
Expand your technical scope beyond an initial product into Substations and power plants
Renewable generation sites including solar
Underground and Overhead power distribution systems
Contribute to business development efforts supporting technical strategy customer engagement and solution alignment.
Tackle project management responsibilities as appropriate helping drive schedule cost and execution excellence.
Mentor junior engineers and support the continuous improvement of tools standards and processes.
Youll win us over by having the following qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors 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 protection and control 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Masters degree in Engineering Power Systems preferred.
Experience using Salesforce or other CRM.
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.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications skills and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
Youll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here httpswww.benefitsquickstart.comsiemensindex.htmlThe pay range for this position is 102459 - 175644 annually with a target incentive of 10 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSiemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry sex age physical or mental disability unrelated to ability marital status family responsibilities pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation gender expression gender identity transgender sex stereotyping order of protection status protected veteran or military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service and other categories protected by federal state or local law.
EEO is the LawApplicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex national origin or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.
Reasonable AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If youre unable to complete the form you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
Pay TransparencySiemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more click here.
Criminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.