Siemens Energy

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We are seeking a Real Time Simulation Engineer Control & Protection HVDC to work out of our Raleigh office. As a System Engineer for Real-Time Simulation of HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) Systems, you will work within a team of HVDC project management and engineering specialists to design and deliver full HVDC control and protection solutions. You will report to the Engineering Manager – HVDC C&P and will be required to provide engineering work packages in line with project and business objectives.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Project-specific configuration and operation of real-time simulators within the scope of control & protection engineering and factory tests for HVDC and FACTS applications
• Execution of factory tests and preparation of test documentation as part of project handling and development of new plant systems together with the test team
• Technical handling of real-time simulators for external customers in connection with delivery and commissioning on site
• Continuous improvement and standardization of simulation models, study procedures and methods, processes in project execution as well as documentation of results

What You Bring

• University degree in electrical engineering required; focus on power engineering preferred
• Previous experience in the areas of power converter technology (HVDC and FACTS), high-voltage technology, digital simulation technology as well as control and automation technology preferred. *Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa
• Basic knowledge of real-time simulation systems, preferably with RTDS or comparable (such as Hypersim, e-megasim), and of simulation tools, preferably with EMTDC, EMTP-RV or Matlab/Simulink preferred
• Initiative and motivation to learn, outstanding team and collaboration skills, enthusiasm to dive deeper into the field of Energy Transmission
• Willingness to travel on business and abroad to deliver the system to the customer
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without 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

Our US HVDC C&P Team is a dedicated group of experienced professionals at the heart of our HVDC project business. We are guiding our experts from many different disciplines through an end-to-end process taking responsibility for the outcome of each step up to final customer acceptance. Diversity is our strength. No one is an expert in everything. Our C&P team profits from a variety of technical backgrounds and complementing mindsets supported by an open feedback culture. We share an intrinsic drive to continuously challenge and improve ourselves, our team and our projects to create sustainable value for our customers. Join our team and contribute your own ideas to our cause. 

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 

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

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 and parental leave

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