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Commissioning Engineer for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) - DC Protection

Siemens Energy
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
A Snapshot of Your Day

In our HVDC Protection Team, we are testing and verifying the hardware and software for our innovative HVDC Projects in our Test Center and ensure proper functionality and good quality of our HVDC Plants worldwide during commissioning. Our diverse and multinational teams are working closely together with project management, engineering as well as with end customers to provide customized solutions based on the latest innovations in HVDC technology.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • You will actively advance the Energy Transition by bringing our HVDC projects to a successful completion with our customers
  • You are part of a project team in Integration Testing and you carry out Functional Tests of the Control & Protection hardware and software in one of our test centers
  • You independently trace bugs and support our Software Engineering in debugging
  • You are responsible for the execution and documentation of the Functional Performance Tests (FPT) and Dynamic Performance Tests (DPT) of the HVDC System, including Customer Acceptance Tests in one of our test centers
  • You will be responsible for the commissioning of the Measuring System, the DC Protection System and the Transient Fault Recorder for our HVDC Projects as a part of a highly motivated team, at our customers sites worldwide
  • You will support our Commissioning Management in Quality, Risk and Claim Management and you actively participate in our improvement programs


What You Bring

  • Completed degree in electrical engineering, energy technology or comparable education / qualification
  • Good knowledge in one or more of the following areas: project planning and testing via MATLAB/SIMULINK, Siemens SIMATIC TDC/S7, CFC, grid protection systems
  • Knowledge or ideally working experience in the field of Electrical Engineering and Commissioning of Electrical Power Stations or HVDC Systems
  • Knowledge in Current- and Voltage Measuring devices and other primary equipment
  • Fluent English language skills, further language skills are very welcome, teamplayer, communicative, proactive, positive handling of conflicts, decision-making capability
  • Willingness for worldwide business trips and mainly long-term assignments on construction sites in Germany and abroad, as well as optional assignments on offshore platforms
  • Teamplayer, communicative, proactive, positive handling of conflicts, decision-making capability
  • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.


About The Team

Join our dynamic and innovative Commissioning Team, where we are at the forefront pioneering HVDC systems worldwide. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that drive the future of energy transmission. You'll collaborate with top-tier professionals, tackle exciting challenges, and make a tangible impact on global energy infrastructure. If you're passionate about pioneering technology and eager to contribute to a sustainable energy future, the HVDC Commissioning Team is the perfect place for you to grow and thrive!

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Benefits

  • 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


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