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The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of todays and tomorrow’s power grid!

We are looking for an Overhead Power Distribution Specialist. This role is remote and can be located anywhere within the United States.

This strategic role serves as the definitive internal and external subject matter expert (SME) for Siemens’ protection, control, and automation products in utility distribution networks. The position combines deep utility engineering expertise, advanced Distribution Automation (DA) knowledge, and the ability to act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, EPCs, and internal product development teams. The role bridges market needs and product development, supports business growth, and provides technical leadership across Siemens’ Overhead Distribution and SIPROTEC platforms.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Capture and analyze complex customer requirements (e.g., advanced ground fault protection) and translate them into detailed technical specifications for R&D development.
• Act as the technical liaison to strategically align the future development, features, and functional standardization between the Overhead Distribution and SIPROTEC platforms.
• Design and validate integrated technical solutions (protection, control, and communication) for customer applications, acting as the primary technical consultant and advocate for necessary product improvements.
• Deliver expert technical guidance and resolution to complex customer inquiries regarding protection settings, relay configuration, and system communication issues.
• Support sales and business development by assisting customers and EPCs in correctly specifying Siemens’ solutions and clearly articulating the competitive technical advantages.
• Develop and lead specialized technical training for internal teams, external customers, and partners to ensure a high standard of application expertise.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Other technical backgrounds may be considered with relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in power system protection, relay settings, distribution automation, or utility environments (e.g., switchgear, reclosers).
• Strong knowledge of protection relay communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850).
• 30% expected travel
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to translate high-level customer needs into detailed technical requirements for R&D/software teams.
• Excellent communication and training skills; ability to operate effectively between customer experts and internal R&D teams.
• Direct experience representing a utility or EPC at industry standards committees (e.g., IEEE PES, NERC).
• Prior experience in product development, technical sales support, or consulting within the utility vendor space.
• Advanced knowledge of utility communication protocols and cybersecurity standards (e.g., NERC CIP).
• Demonstrated expertise in Ground Fault Protection schemes and application methodologies.
• Prior work with Siemens products or similar technologies
• Preferred education: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Preferred certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent industry certifications.

About Siemens:

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