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Application Engineer - Protection and Secondary Systems

Job ID
481528
Posted since
14-Oct-2025
Organization
Smart Infrastructure
Field of work
Sales
Company
Siemens Ltd.
Experience level
Mid-level Professional
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Hybrid (Remote/Office)
Employment type
Permanent
Location(s)
  • Melbourne - Victoria - Australia
  • Sydney - New South Wales - Australia
Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation Business is at the forefront of global energy innovation. As one of the world’s top suppliers of cutting-edge products, integrated systems, and expert services for energy and control, we’re shaping a smarter, more sustainable future.
We’re currently seeking a Protection and Secondary Engineer to join our high-performing Applications and Products team. This is more than just a role - it’s a chance to lead regional support efforts, contribute to national projects, and collaborate with a global powerhouse in energy solutions.

Location: Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide

Why you’ll love this role:

As the Regional Lead for secondary systems, you’ll become a trusted technical expert - helping shape the future of energy infrastructure in your region. You’ll work closely with both our nationwide team and global experts, driving success in critical infrastructure projects and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with clients to understand their needs and craft tailored protection and control solutions
• Deliver hands-on expertise in secondary systems integration and device configuration
• Collaborate with our customer care team to solve complex engineering challenges
• Lead customer training, product updates, and create engaging technical documentation
• Stay on the leading edge of industry trends and emerging technologies

You’ll also have access to exclusive professional development opportunities through the Siemens Power Academy, including both domestic and international training.

What you bring:

You may hold a formal qualification in power systems - or have gained equivalent experience in electrical generation, transmission, or distribution. Either way, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re especially interested in candidates with skills in:

• SIPROTEC 5 platform, including DIGSI 5 software and hardware
• Reyrolle protection devices
• Secondary protection system design and integration (especially in HV transmission, transformer, or rotating plant applications)
• IEC 61850 standards and experience with IEDs, station/process bus design, and modern protocols.

Why Siemens?

At Siemens, we don’t just offer jobs - we build careers. Join a company that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and supports your lifestyle with flexible work options, an inclusive team culture, and a competitive salary package.

How to apply:

To be considered, please submit a cover letter outlining your experience and alignment with the key requirements of the role.

Siemens is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.