Electrical Designer / Drafter jobs at Siemens

You will analyze customer’s technical specifications, one-line diagram, and schematic diagram regarding the application of Siemens MV switchgear products along with associated protection and control systems and design appropriate product solutions to meet the customers’ expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Work independently or as part of a project team to create all engineering documents for customer approval and manufacturing of Medium Voltage switchgear.
• Utilize the engineering switchgear configurator software to prepare, one-line drawings, control schematics, and bill of material with a high degree of accuracy.
• Be a technical project leader taking full ownership of the overall deliverables while guiding a team of jr. engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Provide factory support during the manufacture of your projects to ensure that the final deliverable is true to your design. Provide technical support to our service teams and/or to customers as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 4-7+ years of proven experience working with the design/configuration of electrical power distribution products and systems with emphasis on medium voltage switchgear.
• Strong working knowledge of standard protection and control technologies used in medium voltage distribution products with proven ability to share this knowledge with others.
• Electrical drafting experience with Engineering Base, ELCAD, and/or AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications regarding the application of protection and control systems and apply appropriate product solutions to meet the customers’ expectations in a cost-effective timely manner.
• Ability to read, understand one-line, and evaluate electrical schematics to identify errors or potential improvements.
• Ability to multitask and manage large workloads and business demands.
• An ideal candidate is detail-orientated, process-driven, and able to embrace a culture of quality.
• Must be in or willing to relocate to the Raleigh/Wendell, NC area.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in engineering is a plus with extra consideration given if the degree concentration is in power systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, and NEMA standards for MV Switchgear.
• Experience with electrical design for medium voltage switchgear, preference given to experience with Siemens switchgear. Experience with Gas Insulated Switchgear.
• SAP experience with parts and populating bill of materials.

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
• The pay range for this position is $82,320 - $141,120. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

• Must have the ability to review complex bills of material & offer alternative solutions (bill of material optimization) to customers that drive incremental value over the competition.
• Experience in facilitating bid negotiation that covers all aspects of a large complex project: system design, bill of materials, labor content, local codes & standards, and contract negotiations including risk & liability.
• Ability to identify all key stakeholders of the project bid & negotiation process & represent Siemens products to those stakeholders.
• Able to evaluate business opportunities & make recommendations on specifications, system design, and product application.

• Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced degree in electrical engineering.
• 5 plus years of sales and/or engineering experience with power distribution solutions for construction applications.
• Have a strong understanding of Medium & Low voltage distribution products.
• Able to manage C level relationships within electrical power distribution end users.
• Working knowledge of the electrical industry and/or the specific markets listed.
• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to travel 20%.

• BS Electrical Engineering Degree
• Must be a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with Switchgear and switchboards
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
• Strong ability to build client relationships.
• Experience in designing electrical products.
• Manage through conflict & navigate discussions with various stakeholders that may or may not agree on a solution for a particular opportunity.
• Self-starter & motivator who can create and maintain key customer relationships.

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
• The pay range for this position is $95,700 - $164,100. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

As an Electrical Installer, you will:

• Install conduit, wire, cable, and devices including panels, sensors, and components for a range of systems, ensuring their proper integration
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections
• Perform wiring check-out and assist with system start-up. Disconnect and dismantle electric/electronic instruments, panels, sensor, etc. Troubleshoot wiring issues
• Coordinate with operations for the timely delivery of materials and supplies to the job site
• Lead teammates through installation requirements, and coordinate work for the installation team. May be required to assist with electrical installation estimates
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated educational or on-the-job understanding of electrical codes, requirements, and efficient installation methods and practices
• Demonstrated educational or on-the-job experience installing conduit and running pipe
• 3+ years' experience installing low-voltage control systems
• Must be able to:
• Read and understand design and construction documents
• Work in a variety of environments in and around mechanical equipment, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, working in ducts, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions; use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet; carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Differentiate types/colors of wire
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree
• 5+ years' experience installing low-voltage control systems

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
• The pay range for this position is $59,850 - $102,600. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

As an Electrical Installer, you will:

• Install conduit, wire, cable, and devices including panels, sensors, and components for a range of systems, ensuring their proper integration
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections
• Perform wiring check-out and assist with system start-up. Disconnect and dismantle electric/electronic instruments, panels, sensor, etc. Troubleshoot wiring issues
• Coordinate with operations for the timely delivery of materials and supplies to the job site
• May be required to assist with electrical installation estimates
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated educational or on-the-job understanding of electrical codes, requirements, and efficient installation methods and practices
• Demonstrated educational or on-the-job experience installing conduit and running pipe
• 1+ year experience installing low-voltage control systems
• Must be able to:
• Read and understand design and construction documents
• Work in a variety of environments in and around mechanical equipment, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, working in ducts, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions; use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet; carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Differentiate types/colors of wire
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree
• 3+ years' experience installing low-voltage control systems

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
• The pay range for this position is $43,050 - $73,800. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

As an Electrical Installer, you will:

• Install conduit, wire, cable, and devices including panels, sensors, and components for a range of systems, ensuring their proper integration
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections
• Perform wiring check-out and assist with system start-up. Disconnect and dismantle electric/electronic instruments, panels, sensor, etc. Troubleshoot wiring issues
• Coordinate with operations for the timely delivery of materials and supplies to the job site
• Lead teammates through installation requirements, and coordinate work for the installation team. May be required to assist with electrical installation estimates
• Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated educational or on-the-job understanding of electrical codes, requirements, and efficient installation methods and practices
• Demonstrated educational or on-the-job experience installing conduit and running pipe
• Demonstrated experience installing low-voltage control systems
• Mid-level: 1+years experience
• Senior-level: 3+years experience
• Must be able to:
• Read and understand design and construction documents
• Work in a variety of environments in and around mechanical equipment, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, working in ducts, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions; use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet; carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Differentiate types/colors of wire
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree
• 5+ years' experience installing low-voltage control systems

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
• The pay range for this position is $42,420 - $85,560. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of todays and tomorrow’s power grid!

You’ll make an impact by:

• Work with engineering project team to create/modify all electrical drawings for customer approval and manufacturing of Medium Voltage switchgear. Typical drawings include:
• One line diagrams
• Panel arrangement
• Nameplate schedule
• Electrical schematics
• Three line drawings
• Wiring diagrams
• Utilize the AUTOCAD/Engineering Base software to prepare drawing packages with a high degree of accuracy.
• Initiate effective quality audits in both technical and procedural aspects to ensure high precision drawings are transferred to manufacturing facility and customer.
• Utilize knowledge of various electrical CAD software to complete project work and drive efficiency with process improvements.
• Be a technical project leader taking full ownership of the overall project design.
• Provide factory support during the manufacturing of respective projects to ensure the final deliverable is true to the customer design.
• Lead efforts to improve team processes and tools to drive up overall team efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in the field of Electrical Engineering.
• 1-3 years of proven experience working with the design/configuration electrical power distribution products and systems.
• 1-3 years of Electrical CAD design/drafting experience in protection & control or engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of standard protection & control technologies used in medium voltage power distribution products with willingness to share this knowledge with others.
• Ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications regarding the application of protection & control systems and apply appropriate product solutions to meet the customers’ expectations in cost-effective and timely manner.
• Ability to read, understand and evaluate electrical schematics to identify errors or potential improvements.
• Interest and experience in leading quality audits in both technical and procedural aspects of electrical drawing packages to drive high precision outputs to manufacturing facility and customer.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done on time and with high quality.
• Ability to multitask and manage large workloads.
• Strong written, verbal, mathematical, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven ability to create, convert & modify drawings with AutoCAD Electrical or Engineering Base software.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL and NEMA standards for MV Switchgear.
• Experience with electrical design for medium voltage switchgear especially Siemens Switchgear.
• Experience programming in VBA.
• Experience working with macro creation, modification or revision in AutoCAD or Engineering Base.
• Experience in process improvement of drawing creation and revision.

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
• The pay range for this position is $60,340 - $103,440. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.