We are looking for an experienced Power System Automation Engineer . This position will be based at either our Wendell, North Carolina headquarters or our site in Boulder, Colorado. We offer relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
You'll make a difference by: - Design, configure and test automation and control systems for complex power systems and substations, ensuring high reliability and system integrity.
- Complete Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)-skilled in preparing comprehensive test procedures, commissioning scripts, and leading successful project delivery.
- Develop new applications using relevant communication protocols in the power automation industry such as IEC 61850, MODBUS, DNP3.
- Develop and create control logic diagrams, network architectures, signal lists, and functional design documents for protection and control schemes.
- Be a proactive technical leader and collaborator, trusted to guide project teams, solve complex challenges, and get results across all phases of the project lifecycle-from initial design to final commissioning.
- Experienced serving as the primary technical collaborate with clients, providing on-site support, troubleshooting, and commissioning expertise with a focus on performance and customer satisfaction.
You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or computer engineering.
- Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in Power Automation, SCADA or Substation Automation
- 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 automation products and associated software from vendors such as Siemens, GE, SEL or ABB
- Experience implementing communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus, IEC60870-5-101/103/104, Profinet, Profibus, OPC, for power automation systems.
- Substation Automation commissioning experience.
- Factory and Site testing experience in automation and control systems.
- Ability and willingness to travel 50 to 70% depending on business need, project assignments and requirements.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications: - Applied knowledge in communication networks, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting of layer 2 and layer 3 capable devices for protection and automation applications
- Advanced knowledge in Siemens Power Automation products such as SICAM PAS, SICAM A8000, SICAM SCC.
- Knowledge in Siemens protection products such as SIPROTEC 5.
- Experience with Power Automation engineering tools such as SICAM Device Manager, SICAM Toolbox, SIMATIC WinCC
- Advanced knowledge in Siemens Industry Automation products such as SIMATIC PLC, TIA Portal, WinCC Advanced/Professional/Unified.
- Advanced Programming skills and experience with programming languages used in process and power automation such as C++, ST, LD, FBD, SFC, CFC.
You'll Benefit FromSiemens offers 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
The pay range for this position is $74,970 - $128,520 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.
