Application Engineer - Protection and Automation Proposals (Mid-Career

Position: Application Engineer - Protection and Automation Proposals (Mid-Career)
Location: Wendell

Job

515062

Posted since

21-Jul-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Engineering

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

* 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. That's 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!

Siemens Electrification & Automation (EA) is continuing to expand and is seeking a motivated, skilled Protection and Automation Proposals Application Engineer to support project proposals and solution design for customers throughout the United States. This mid-career role is ideal for engineers who have developed technical expertise in power systems, protection & control, and automation, and who are ready to take ownership of proposal preparation and customer-facing technical communications.

In this role, you will work closely with senior Applications Engineers, Sales, and cross-functional teams to review specifications, configure solutions, and prepare technical and commercial proposals. You will also provide technical guidance to junior team members and help improve engineering processes and proposal tools.

This hybrid position is based at our corporate headquarters in Wendell, NC. Located in the heart of the Research Triangle about 20 minutes east of Raleigh, Wendell offers top-rated schools, a mild climate, easy access to mountains and coast, and a cost of living that allows our compensation to go further.

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Fully remote work may be considered after successful completion of the required learning phase and on-site training.

You'll make a difference by:

* Review and interpret customer technical specifications and requirements for protection, automation, and power distribution systems.

* Independently develop accurate, compliant technical and commercial proposals, including detailed system architectures, bill of materials (BOM), panel layouts, and supporting technical narratives.

* Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to gather necessary information, clarify requirements, and ensure timely and accurate proposal delivery.

* Interface with customers to answer technical questions, provide clarification, and optimize proposed solutions to meet project objectives and competitive pricing.

* Ensure proposals adhere to relevant standards (IEEE, IEC, UL, NEMA) and identify any risks or deviations.

* Assist in mentoring junior engineers; provide technical expertise and support for their development.

* Collaborate on updating proposal templates, tools, and documentation; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

* Participate in meetings and site visits; occasional travel (up to 20%) may be required.

* Demonstrate strong organizational skills and proactive engagement in assigned tasks.

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a similar field from an accredited university.

* Four (4) or more years of professional work experience (internship, co-op, or part-time engineering roles may count towards this qualification).

* Strong foundational knowledge of electrical power system principles (Generation, Transmission, Distribution) and protection/control schemes. Knowledge and experience with the application of electrical distribution products and power systems/ power delivery.

* Experience evaluating relay P&C schemes, schematics, communication network diagrams.

* Ability to analyze customer's technical specifications, drawings, and datasheets to interpret and apply appropriate Siemens or 3rd party product offerings to meet the customers' expectations in cost-effective and timely manner, offer alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.

* Working knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, UL, NEMA standards; awareness of IEC standards and their application.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical document preparation and proposal writing.

* Basic financial knowledge to understand and participate in ongoing business planning and support the product as well as project lifecycle management processes.

* Experience with commercial terms and contract negotiations.

* 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.

* Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% based on business needs.

* Willingness to relocate to the…