Engineering Manager (HV Substation Design)

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead all engineering activities for the High Voltage (HV) Substation business. The role is responsible for ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and high-quality design and execution of substation projects from concept through commissioning. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, interface with customers and key stakeholders, support business development, and drive innovation and continuous improvement.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead the design and engineering of HV substations rated 110 kV and above, covering primary, secondary, protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems.
• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with IEC, IEEE, national grid standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Review and approve technical drawings, single-line diagrams, protection and control schemes, and general arrangement layouts.
• Coordinate civil, electrical, mechanical, protection, procurement, construction, and project management teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the engineering team, including performance management, skills development, and resource allocation.
• Align engineering schedules and deliverables with overall project timelines, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Implement quality assurance and control processes for engineering outputs.
• Support tender and bid activities by reviewing specifications, developing technical proposals, and estimating engineering hours.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, partners, and regulatory authorities.
• Drive value engineering, innovation, and continuous-improvement initiatives to optimize cost, performance, and competitiveness.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering; specialization in power systems is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in power transmission or distribution projects.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams within EPC, utility, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in primary and secondary design for HV substations, including AIS and GIS technologies.
• Strong knowledge of protection and control systems, SCADA, and substation automation.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering software, such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, AutoCAD, or EPLAN.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management capabilities, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Fluent English and excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strategic and commercially aware, with a hands-on approach and a continuous-improvement mindset.
  
  
  

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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 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.

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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/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a team spread across different locations
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued and celebrated.
• Access a wide range of on-demand learning resources, development programs, and career growth opportunities to support your professional journey.
• Enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements that empower you to balance your career aspirations with personal commitments.
• Benefit from a people-centric culture that promotes well-being, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for growth and advancement.
  
  
  

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