Assistant Project Manager, High Voltage Projects-Raleigh, NC (US)

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Assistant Project Manager at Siemens Energy, you will support the delivery of complex high‑voltage EPC and OEM energy infrastructure projects, including HVDC and grid access solutions. Working under the guidance of one or more Project Managers, you will contribute to day‑to‑day project execution while progressively taking ownership of defined work packages and scopes within larger, multi‑disciplinary projects. You will work closely with the project administration team, as well as engineering, site management, procurement, scheduling, construction, commissioning, EHS, quality, and finance functions. This role offers a strong balance between office‑based coordination and site exposure, providing hands‑on experience across all phases of HV project delivery. Through proactive coordination, structured delivery, and a strong learning mindset, you will support safe, compliant, and efficient project execution while developing the skills and experience required to progress toward a Project Manager role. This position is based in the Siemens Energy Grid Technologies office in Raleigh, North Carolina, with opportunities to support site‑based activities as required by the project.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 50% Project Execution Management & Support
  • Monitor project progress against timelines and milestones, identifying and reporting deviations to the Project Manager.
  • Work Package Ownership: Support assigned Project Managers by owning and delivering specific work packages or scopes, ensuring alignment with overall project schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
  • Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of HV project activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Cross‑Functional Coordination: Liaise closely with engineering, site management, procurement, scheduling, project controls, EHS, quality, finance, and project administration teams to enable integrated project delivery
  • Coordinate with the project administration team to ensure timely preparation, review, and control of project documentation, reports, and meeting records.
• 30% Financial & Commercial Management
  • Support the project invoicing and billing process to ensure accuracy and timeliness in coordination with finance departments.
  • Assist with cost tracking, forecasting inputs, and change management support related to assigned work packages.
  • Support the identification, documentation, and tracking of risks, issues, and opportunities within assigned scopes, contributing to mitigation and resolution actions
• 20% Stakeholder & Team Coordination
  • Serve as a key point of contact for internal project stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and information flow.
  • Support the Project Manager in preparing for and documenting client meetings and managing relationships.
  • Provide guidance and review the work of lower-level professionals or project coordinators as required.
  • Support site‑based execution activities as required, promoting strong EHS culture and compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Contribute to lessons‑learned, process improvement initiatives, and standardization efforts across the project portfolio

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil), Project Management, or a related discipline preferred (could consider equivalent practical experience).
• Previous experience in project engineering, project coordination, assistant project management, or site support roles, preferably within EPC, energy, construction, or industrial projects a plus. Experience supporting HV, HVDC, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Foundational understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities within complex project
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, take ownership of defined scopes, and maintain reliable follow‑through.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) with familiarity in project management, scheduling, or document‑control.
• Clear, professional communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach and a desire to grow into a Project Manager under senior.

Travel, as needed (~10%).

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

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid! The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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

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