Siemens · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Design Engineer – Protection & Control Panels
Wendell, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSiemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support customers in designing, developing, and manufacturing power protection and automation panels.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things
Responsibilities
Design Electrical, Mechanical and System Drawings of Protection and Automation Panels in accordance with customer specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools
Develop logic diagrams and protection schemes based on technical drawings and further customer specifications
Prepare (FAT & SAT) Factory & Site Acceptance Test procedures for protection systems projects
Collaborate with a team of professionals to develop electrical Systems that meet industry standards, and customer requirements
Be one of our primary customer interfaces, including trouble shooting and commissioning support
Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and commissioning phases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
3+ years of direct experience in electrical design in the Power Systems protection and Automation Engineering Field
Experience working with Engineering Base (EB) Software - AUCOTEC and the Global Engineering Library (GEL) database for electrical and Mechanical Panel design, with at least 1 year of experience using this tool
Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Visio tools
Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Applied knowledge of transmission or distribution protection relays; capable of designing and specifying them
Knowledge of at least one of the relay/automation products and associated software from Siemens, GE, SEL or ABB
Communication Network Technologies, including Design and hardware configuration
Communication protocols such as IEC61850 (MMS/GOOSE/SMV), DNP, Modbus
Knowledge of ANSI standards related to Protection and Electrical Panel Design
Around 5% of travel is expected depending on project assignments and requirements
Preferred
Experience working with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical
Knowledge of Protection and Automation Systems of Electrical Systems
Basic knowledge of Medium and High Voltage Protection
Medium voltage protection schemes (including design of transfer schemes and reverse interlocking schemes)
Generator Protection
Line Differential and Distance Protection
Knowledge of Global Engineering Library (GEL) and creation of local Database, using standard worksheets, EB Table, and Cabinet Routing with Engineering Base Software
Knowledgeable on communication protocols such as Profibus, OPC, IEC101, IEC104
C Programming Language experience
Experience Leading projects
Benefits
Relocation assistance is available.
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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 of Siemens Capital
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