Senior Primary; Physical FACTS​/Substations Engineer

Senior Primary (Physical) FACTS/Substations Engineer (US)

Location

United States of America

North Carolina

Remote vs. Office

Office/Site only

Company

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Solutions

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a Senior Primary (Physical) Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS)/Substations Engineer.

• Developing electromechanical design criteria and conceptual layouts for FACTS devices including Syncon, STATCOM, and FSC projects and substation projects
• Directing general arrangement, grounding, trench, and conduit drawings while considering electrical and mechanical parameters
• Performing and reviewing electrical engineering calculations including cable ampacity, grounding, lightning, illumination, and auxiliary loads
• Creating equipment specifications, bills of materials, and engineering execution plans aligned with project schedules
• Supporting and leading 3D design efforts for proposals, pricing, and project execution while reviewing manufacturer documentation
• Identifying and resolving technical issues, ensuring deliverables meet schedule targets, and supporting customer meetings with Marketing and Project teams

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering;
  Professional Engineering license preferred (or availability and willingness to get it)
• 7 or more years of experience with a focus on primary electrical design for FACTS and/or substations. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
• Experience with GIS/AIS;
  Knowledge on ANSI/IEEE standards, IEC standards knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with equipment typically used in substation projects.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit. Siemens NX and Inventor are a plus.

Travel, as needed (~20% domestically and internationally).

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.

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits & parental leave

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.