A Snapshot of Your Day To support the integral electrification trend and fulfill the approved growth plan for the Grid Automation division, Siemens Energy is expanding its Engineering Center 2 team in Mexico with a Substation Secondary Design Engineer. This permanent role addresses extended team responsibilities by delivering high-quality protection, control, and automation designs for high and medium voltage substations globally. To address these business aims, the role focuses on secondary electrical system design, intelligent device integration, and technical documentation management.

These core areas ensure that protection and control architectures are seamlessly engineered, compliant with international standards, and ready for commissioning. Given the focus on advanced substation automation

How You’ll Make An Impact

- 50% Secondary Electrical Design & Engineering
- Design and develop electrical control, protection, and automation systems, including detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, and hardware specifications.
- Read and interpret single-line and multi-line electrical diagrams to ensure accurate wiring implementation and system integration.
- Integrate Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and communication networks into comprehensive substation automation architectures.

- 30% Engineering Documentation & Compliance

- Manage technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation such as test procedures and system reports.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical and safety regulations, country-specific codes, and customer specifications (e.g., IEC, ANSI).
- Utilize CAD and specialized engineering design software (e.g., EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical)



for rigorous document control and review.

- 20% Project Support & Collaboration

- Provide engineering support for control and design changes during commissioning, implementation, and troubleshooting phases.
- Collaborate closely with Protection & Automation engineering departments, project management, and external suppliers to deliver optimized electrical solutions.

What You Bring

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or a related field of study.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in designing and implementing electrical designs for substation automation solutions.
- Demonstrated experience with engineering design software such as EPLAN Electric P8, AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or Revit MEP.
- B2 English Proficiency & Technical Communication

Skills

- Technical Engineering & Design
- Substation Secondary Design (Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Protection & Control Systems)
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & EPLAN Electric P8
- Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) & Communication Networks Integration
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals & Circuit Analysis

- Standards & Compliance

- International Electrical Standards (IEC, ANSI)
- Quality Control & Engineering Documentation (BOMs, Test Procedures)
- Safety Regulations & Compliance in Automation Environments





- Professional & Collaboration Skills

- Technical Troubleshooting & Commissioning Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Project Management, Bid Management, Suppliers)

Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With ~100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global 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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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.

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Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Company Paid Health And Wellness Benefits

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Savings Fund

Parental leave and family building benefits https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

📌 Substation Secondary Design Engineer (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Siemens Energy
📍 Ciudad de México