Applications Engineer

Overview

As an Applications Engineer at Siemens, you will tackle diverse protection and control challenges for critical power infrastructure. You’ll work with SIPROTEC, Reyrolle and IEC 61850-enabled systems, collaborating with a skilled team to deliver reliable power solutions. The role blends technical design, testing and customer support across UK and Ireland. You’ll engage with clients to translate technical needs into robust protection schemes and innovative applications. This is a chance to grow in a collaborative environment focused on advanced energy infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan with employer contributions up to 10%
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (optional 5 days buy/sell)
• Learning & development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test and commission protection and control solutions for critical power infrastructure
• Develop protection schemes and support FAT, SAT and secondary injection testing
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, training and guidance throughout projects
• Collaborate with customers to understand challenges and develop effective engineering solutions
• Work with sales, tendering and project teams to contribute technical input to bids and presentations
• Support development and application of new technologies and innovative protection solutions
• Build relationships with customers and colleagues while expanding technical knowledge
• Ensure compliance with type registrations and ENA assessments for transmission and distribution operators

Key requirements

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of electrical power systems and protection principles with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality engineering
• Proactive approach with willingness to learn new skills and technologies
• strong communication
• customer engagement
• problem-solving
• SIPROTEC protection relays
• Reyrolle protection relays
• IEC 61850 and related communications

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