Electrical Engineer at Siemens Energy

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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) • 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. What You Bring (requirements) • 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. About the Team 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: siemens-energy.com 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 jobs.siemens-energy.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. Click here to read more .

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A Snapshot of Your Day (position overview)
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.
What You Bring (requirements)
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.
About the Team
Gas Services
Who is Siemens Energy?
Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
Company paid Health and wellness benefits
Family building benefits

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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (advanced degree preferred).

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401k

Paid Time Off

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Wellness