- Sydney - - Australia
Junior Application Engineer – Protection and Secondary Systems
Ready to launch your engineering career with a global leader shaping the future of energy?
At Siemens Smart Infrastructure – Electrification & Automation, we deliver advanced protection, automation and control solutions that keep power systems reliable, resilient and intelligent. From transmission networks to distribution systems, we’re helping utilities and industries modernise their infrastructure for a more sustainable and connected world.
We’re currently seeking a Junior Protection and Secondary Engineer to join our high-performing Applications and Products team. This is more than just a role - it’s an opportunity to grow into a regional technical lead, contribute to nationally significant projects, and collaborate with industry experts across Australia and globally.
Why you’ll love this role
This is a genuine career-building opportunity. You’ll be supported on a pathway to becoming a regional Lead for secondary systems - building your reputation as a trusted technical expert while helping shape the future of energy infrastructure in your region.
You’ll work closely with our nationwide engineering team and global specialists, playing a key role in delivering successful outcomes on critical infrastructure projects.
You’ll also gain access to professional development through the Siemens Power Academy, including domestic and international training opportunities.
What you’ll be doing
- Partnering with clients to understand their requirements and develop tailored protection and control solutions
- Providing hands-on expertise in secondary systems integration and device configuration
- Collaborating with customer care and engineering teams to resolve complex technical challenges
- Delivering customer training, product updates and high-quality technical documentation
- Staying ahead of emerging technologies and industry developments
What you’ll bring
You may hold a qualification in power systems engineering, or bring equivalent hands-on experience within electrical generation, transmission or distribution. Either way, we’re keen to hear from motivated engineers ready to grow their expertise.
Experience or exposure in the following will be highly regarded:
- SIPROTEC 5 platform, including DIGSI 5 software and hardware
- Reyrolle protection devices
- Secondary protection system design and integration, particularly in HV transmission, transformer or rotating plant applications
- IEC 61850 standards, IED configuration, station bus/process bus design and modern communication protocols
Building a Workplace for Everyone
We are committed to ensuring our workplace reflects the communities in which we operate, that everyone has access to the same opportunities and is treated fairly, and that we actively empower the voice of every individual.
If you’re ready to develop your technical expertise, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects and grow your career with a global technology leader, we’d love to hear from you.
Help us power what’s next. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.