What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commissioning Engineer for HVDC, Instrumentation & Control - Raleigh, NC (US) position at Siemens Energy?
A Snapshot of Your Day
We are looking for an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Commissioning Engineer to support the testing and commissioning of HVDC systems worldwide. In this role, you will work across control, protection, instrumentation, and communication systems—contributing directly to the safe, reliable, and timely delivery of large-scale HVDC projects.
This position is open to different experience levels. Responsibilities, technical leadership, and autonomy will be aligned with your background and expertise.
How You’ll Make An Impact
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.
About The Team
Join our HVDC Commissioning Team within Siemens Energy’s Grid Technology division, where we help build a reliable, sustainable, and digital power grid at the heart of the energy transition. Our innovative team is at the forefront of commissioning 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, our 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
We are looking for an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Commissioning Engineer to support the testing and commissioning of HVDC systems worldwide. In this role, you will work across control, protection, instrumentation, and communication systems—contributing directly to the safe, reliable, and timely delivery of large-scale HVDC projects.
This position is open to different experience levels. Responsibilities, technical leadership, and autonomy will be aligned with your background and expertise.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Executing commissioning and testing activities for HVDC systems in test centers and at customer sites
- Supporting system integration, functional testing, and customer acceptance activities
- Identifying, analyzing, and resolving technical issues during commissioning
- Collaborating with engineering, project management, and customers during project execution
- Contributing to quality, risk, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Configuring, testing, and commissioning control, protection, instrumentation, and communication systems, including measurement, automation, and SCADA/HMI functions
- Technical degree in electrical engineering or a comparable qualification
- Experience working with complex electrical systems, including control, protection, and communication technologies
- Structured, analytical working style with the ability to work independently
- OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or similar preferred
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.
About The Team
Join our HVDC Commissioning Team within Siemens Energy’s Grid Technology division, where we help build a reliable, sustainable, and digital power grid at the heart of the energy transition. Our innovative team is at the forefront of commissioning 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, our 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