Commissioning Engineer for HVDC, Communication and Networking - Raleigh, NC (US)

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a Commissioning Engineer for HVDC, Communication and Networking.

In our HVDC Communication Team, we test and validate network infrastructures, communication interfaces, and HMI concepts for our innovative HVDC projects in our dedicated Test Center. During global commissioning activities, we ensure that every HVDC system operates flawlessly and meets the highest quality standards.

Our diverse, multinational teams collaborate closely with project management as well as system and component engineering to deliver customized solutions built on the latest advancements in HVDC technology.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Leading the technical, timely, and cost‑efficient commissioning of HVDC systems worldwide, with a focus on data networks and SCADA‑level communication
• Commissioning, supporting, and optimizing TCP/IP‑based network infrastructure and HMI concepts
• Managing time‑synchronization systems and signal converters, serving as the interface to all signal‑supplying components
• Supporting other commissioning teams, customers, and partners in troubleshooting and testing communication interfaces
• Contributing to quality, risk, and claim management as well as continuous improvement programs (Lean, reviews, lessons learned)

What You Bring 

• Degree in electrical engineering preferred, energy technology, or a comparable qualification
• Experience in network and PC administration (switches/routers, HMI basics, hardware, virtualization) with foundational knowledge of network protocols, security, and monitoring
• Ability to interpret circuit diagrams and work with electrical systems and measuring instruments
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex technical information clearly; proactive and team‑oriented working style
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or similar preferred
• Willingness for worldwide travel and extended onsite or offshore assignments

Travel, as needed (~6-9 months in Raleigh, 6-9 months in different location).

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 US HVDC team delivers pioneering HVDC systems worldwide, guiding complex projects from engineering through final customer acceptance.

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals from diverse technical backgrounds, contributing ideas, solving meaningful challenges, and shaping the future of energy transmission. If you’re driven by innovation and eager to make a real impact on global energy infrastructure, this is the place 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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