Power Systems Automation Instructor

Siemens•Wendell, NC

1h•$74,970 - $128,520•Onsite

About The Position

As a Power Systems Automation Instructor with Siemens Power Academy, you will improve system performance by delivering practical, hands-on training for engineers and technicians to design, configure, test, and maintain automation and microgrid systems, enabling safe and efficient deployment. This role combines deep technical expertise with instruction, lab development, and customer engagement, playing a direct role in improving grid reliability and deployment outcomes. Training is primarily delivered at the Power Academy, with occasional customer-site and virtual sessions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
3+ years of experience with the following:
Substation automation systems, SCADA, or telecontrol solutions
RTU and/or PLC configuration, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience
Industrial or substation networking and communications (such as Ethernet, IEC 61850 concepts, DNP3, Modbus, or OPC)
Ability to read and explain control logic, functional diagrams, wiring/terminal drawings, and system architecture diagrams.
Understanding of Ethernet networking concepts and industrial/substation communications
Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting automation, communications, and configuration issues
Ability to travel up to 5–10% for onsite or customer training
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering technical training or mentoring engineers, technicians, or operators
Field experience with commissioning, site testing, or troubleshooting of automation systems
Exposure to microgrid control systems, distributed energy resources, or power automation applications
Basic understanding of cybersecurity practices in industrial control systems (e.g., IEC 62443, NERC CIP)
Familiarity with Siemens automation platforms or similar industry solutions
Experience developing hands-on labs, simulations, or technical learning materials
Knowledge of IEEE standards or industry regulations related to power protection and distribution

Responsibilities

Delivering instructor-led and hands-on lab training on substation automation, telecontrol, communications networks, Siemens SICAM automation solutions, and microgrid applications
Designing, developing, and maintaining modular courseware including slides, labs, simulations, job aids, and assessments for classroom, virtual, and blended learning environments
Explaining automation architectures, control logic, and troubleshooting workflows so participants can confidently apply concepts during real-world commissioning and operations
Collaborating cross-functionally with product lifecycle, engineering, services, and sales teams to ensure training aligns with product updates and customer needs
Adapting training to customer requirements by tailoring content for different roles and experience levels while keeping sessions practical and applied
Reviewing participant feedback and training KPIs to continuously improve course quality, labs, and delivery methods
Mentoring and preparing backup instructors or subject matter experts to support scalable training delivery