Protection and Control Commissioning Engineer HVDC, HVDC Protection

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Protection Commissioning Engineer, you work on the testing and validation of protection systems for HVDC converter stations and high‑voltage power transmission projects. Depending on the project phase, you are deployed either to the test center in Raleigh or at a customer site. In the test center, you perform functional and dynamic testing of protection hardware and software to validate system behavior before shipment.

On site, you commission and verify protection and measurement systems during installation, energization, and acceptance. You collaborate closely with control, system, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, selective, and reliable protection performance throughout the HVDC lifecycle.

• Executing commissioning and testing of HVDC direct‑current systems and associated protection systems in test centers and at customer sites worldwide
• Performing functional and dynamic performance testing of protection hardware and software, including customer acceptance testing
• Commissioning and verifying measuring systems, DC protection functions, and fault recording systems for HVDC projects
• Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving protection‑related issues during system integration and commissioning
• Supporting commissioning management through quality, risk, and continuous‑improvement activities to ensure safe and reliable project delivery

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or a comparable technical qualification
• Experience or strong foundation in protection engineering, testing, or commissioning of power systems or HVDC installations
• Knowledge of protection principles, measuring systems, and primary equipment such as current and voltage sensors
• Experience with testing environments such as PLC‑based systems, simulation tools, or protection test setups
• Structured, analytical working style with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Willingness to travel worldwide for extended test‑center or on‑site commissioning assignments

Travel, as needed (~6-9 months in Raleigh, 6-9 months in different location).

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits and parental leave

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.