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Siemens · 10 hours ago

Senior Application Engineer – Gas Insulated Switchgear

Wendell, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking a Senior Application Engineer for their Electrification & Automation Business Unit to prepare technical and commercial proposals for Gas Insulated Switchgear and related products, ensuring competitive pricing and supporting customer needs.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Review of Customer specifications, commercial/technical documents, product requirements

Identify and define preliminary scope of work for a complete solution that fits the Customer specifications

When applicable, prepare layout and single line drawings at a minimum, to demonstrate the idea of the intended scope of work

Collaborate with Engineers within the Business Unit to generate technical solutions for the Siemens suite of products

Prepare RFQ packages for third party products (transformers, battery systems, HMI cabinets, control boxes, etc ) and work closely with Procurement team to secure the quotations

Perform quote evaluations of all the quotations received and make technical recommendations to the design and the vendor choices

Develop the cost model for the quotation using product configurators and secure approvals from the senior management

Prepare Customer-facing proposal (proposal document) for Medium Voltage Switchgear and associated third party products (when applicable)

Engage in Customer discussions by supporting the Business Development and Sales teams

Collaborate with internal departments and Sales teams to negotiate and secure contracts

Work closely with the Project Management (PMO) team for an efficient and effective handover of the project from the Bid Phase to the Project execution phase, upon winning the project

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMedium Voltage SwitchgearTechnical Proposal PreparationFinancial KnowledgeAutoCADCustomer ServiceMarket Trend AnalysisANSI Standards FamiliarityIEEE Standards FamiliarityUL Standards FamiliarityNEMA Standards FamiliarityCollaboration SkillsLeadership SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering

3+ years engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, industrial corporate environment or similar

Ability to analyze customer's technical specifications & single line diagrams, apply appropriate product offerings to meet the customers' expectations in cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs

Financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes

Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office tools and willingness to learn product configuration/pricing applications

Travel Required – Less than 10%

Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Raleigh/Wendell, NC area

Preferred

Excellent collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills in a team environment, and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service

Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers

Ability to identify market trends and using this information, work closely with Marketing and Technology to create and justify projects to close the identified gaps

Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for power distribution applications and the best practices. In specific for Medium Voltage switchgear and Transformers applications

Experience in the design and application of electrical distribution products with a focus on medium voltage metal clad, metal enclosed switchgear products and/or Transformers

Knowledge and experience evaluating Single line drawings, schematics, relay protection & control schemes, communication network diagrams and related engineering documents

Experience with Electrical and 2D Layout drawing tools such as AutoCad, Visio, etc

3-5 years engineering experience in an EPC, engineering, manufacturing, utility, industrial corporate environment or similar. Advanced degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience