What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Siemens Energy?
A Snapshot of Your Day (position overview)
Join Siemens Energy’s Electrical Engineering Division in Alpharetta, GA, where you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering advanced power generation and transmission systems. In this role, you will develop and support Excitation Systems, Starting Frequency Converters, and Protection Systems — ensuring reliable and efficient power generation applications from concept through final delivery.
You’ll collaborate with experts across disciplines, engage with customers directly, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced engineering environment driving the energy transition.
How You’ll Make An Impact (responsibilities)
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
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
Rewards
Join Siemens Energy’s Electrical Engineering Division in Alpharetta, GA, where you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering advanced power generation and transmission systems. In this role, you will develop and support Excitation Systems, Starting Frequency Converters, and Protection Systems — ensuring reliable and efficient power generation applications from concept through final delivery.
You’ll collaborate with experts across disciplines, engage with customers directly, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced engineering environment driving the energy transition.
How You’ll Make An Impact (responsibilities)
- Lead projects from design initiation through final documentation, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers to develop optimized engineering solutions for power generation systems.
- Provide technical support to customers on excitation and control equipment, including troubleshooting and system upgrades.
- Contribute to the training and development of other specialist engineers.
- Support ongoing product development efforts by participating in testing, validation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for the Hotline Support Team, resolving technical inquiries and providing guidance.
- Travel to customer sites (up to 30%) for data collection, commissioning, and system validation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 5 years of electrical engineering experience within power generation, oil & gas, or industrial automation environments.
- Strong knowledge of power electronics, power generation, transmission systems, and electrical machines.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results within deadlines.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.
- 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.
Gas Services
Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
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
Rewards
- Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave