About the Role
Siemens Smart Infrastructure is building a new team on focused Power Automation solutions, and we're looking for a Senior Solution Development Engineer to help shape its future. This is a unique opportunity to influence architecture, processes, and technology choices from the start. You'll design and develop innovative automation solutions for power systems that ensure reliability, scalability, and security. Working closely with architects, engineers, and stakeholders, you'll play a key role in driving digital transformation in the energy sector.
The role will be predominantly based in Hebburn near Newcastle upon Tyne, working with our latest technology and closely with the engineering team. We offer hybrid working options and the opportunity to travel across Great Britain & Ireland to meet customers.
What You'll Do
Design and develop end-to-end technical solutions for power automation projects.
Support pre-sales activities with technical expertise, demos, and proof-of-concepts.
Collaborate with sales teams, customers, and solution engineers to deliver scalable and secure solutions.
Stay ahead of technology trends and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor junior engineers and support skills development programs.
Ensure compliance with Siemens quality standards and (email address removed) processes.
What We're Looking For
Degree-level qualification (Level 6) in engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience in logic development, systems integration, or solution architecture.
Knowledge of UK electrical transmission and industrial networks.
Familiarity with Siemens Protection and Automation products (or other manufacturers).
Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Why Join Siemens?
Be part of a new team shaping the future of power automation.
Work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with industry experts.
Hybrid working and opportunities to travel across GB&I to meet customers.
Professional development, mentoring, and certification support.
We've got quite a lot to offer. How about you?
Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, 26 days holiday allowance, pension and other additional benefits. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.
Hybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.
Performance-Based Bonus
We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that a diverse set of minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
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