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Electrical Design Engineer - Protection & Control Panels
Electrical Design Engineer - Protection & Control PanelsSiemens • Wendell, NC, US
Electrical Design Engineer - Protection & Control Panels

Electrical Design Engineer - Protection & Control Panels

Siemens • Wendell, NC, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Protection & Control Panels

Join Siemens as an Electrical Design Engineer – Protection & Control Panels.

Siemens Electrification and Automation seeks an engineer to support customers in designing, developing, and manufacturing world-class power protection and automation panels, substation protection, and automation systems and applications that incorporate Siemens or other automation products.

Location : Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

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 factory and site acceptance test procedures for protection systems projects (FAT & SAT).
  • Collaborate with a team of professionals to develop electrical systems that meet industry standards and customer requirements.
  • Serve as primary customer interface, including troubleshooting and commissioning support.
  • Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, including design, implementation, and commissioning phases.

Basic Qualifications

  • 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 Qualifications

  • 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.

    • 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 and advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose, adding real value for customers.

    Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    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. Protecting the environment, conserving our natural resources, fostering the health and performance of our people as well as safeguarding their working conditions are core to our social and business commitment at Siemens.

    Salary : $67,480 – $115,680

    Seniority level : Mid-Senior level | Employment type : Full-time | Industries : Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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