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About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification & Automation (E&A) 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 in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future.

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our team!

The Utility Systems & Solutions business in Siemens’ Electrification & Automation business unit oversees the expansion and advancement of EA's Utility and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) markets. Within its comprehensive product portfolio, one finds an array of offerings, such as medium voltage switchgear (AIS & GIS), Outdoor Circuit Breakers, MV Control, Power Equipment Centers, Overhead distribution products, low voltage motor control centers, photovoltaic (PV) Inverters, and supplementary MV and LV products. These elements are consistently integrated into full-fledged electrical packaged solutions deployed in substations, power plants, and renewable energy power generation projects.

We are looking for a Substation Engineering & Construction Manager. This position will be based in Wendell, NC and allows a hybrid schedule of in office and remote work.

We are seeking an experienced Substation Engineering & Construction Manager. This individual contributor lead the design, engineering, procurement, and construction of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across substation equipment and systems, with a strong focus on civil design and construction management, while also excelling at coordinating efforts across internal Siemens teams and external engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partners.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the turnkey execution of substation projects from conceptual design through commissioning and project close-out.
• Oversee all technical aspects of substation design, including electrical systems, mechanical layouts, protection & control systems, and civil/structural elements.
• Take ownership of the civil design and construction scope, ensuring compliance with project requirements, local regulations, and industry standards.

Coordination and Oversight

• Coordinate closely with internal engineering, sales, project management, and procurement teams to align on project requirements and deliverables.
• Oversee and manage third-party engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partners, ensuring adherence to technical quality, project schedules, and budget expectations.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables, procurement packages, and construction plans provided by external partners.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between Siemens internal teams and external EPC firms, ensuring a seamless and integrated project execution approach.

Project Execution

• Manage and review detailed civil designs, including site preparation, grading, foundations, structural steel, control buildings, access roads, drainage, and fencing.
• Support site development activities, permitting processes, and field engineering coordination during construction.
• Drive technical risk identification and mitigation efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards across all project stages.

Proposal and Pre-Sales Support

• Assist in the development of turnkey substation proposals, including scope definition, technical solutioning, preliminary design work, and cost estimation.
• Collaborate with sales and business development teams to ensure technical accuracy and competitiveness in customer proposals.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in high/medium-voltage substation design and construction
• Expert knowledge in substation civil/structural design and industry standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC, ASCE)
• Proven track record coordinating internal teams and EPC partners on complex infrastructure projects
• Proficient in developing and interpreting civil, structural, and electrical drawings with strong technical documentation skills
• Excellent project management and communication abilities with willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with EPC contracting models and working with major utility or renewable energy customers.
• Familiarity with permitting processes, environmental regulations, and construction management practices.
• Proficiency with design and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or PLS-CADD.
• Knowledge of Siemens substation equipment and systems is a plus.

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $120,540 - $206,640 and the annual incentive target is 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

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 as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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