Senior Primary Engineer for High-Voltage Switchgear | Senior Primäringenieur (w/m/d) für Hochspannungsschaltanlagen

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Primary Engineer and Sub-Project Lead, you will play a pivotal role in the design and execution of high-voltage switchgear solutions, contributing directly to the global energy transition. Your daily responsibilities include overseeing the physical layout of switchgear plants, coordinating technical specifications with internal teams and external clients, and ensuring all engineering documentation meets high quality standards. You will hold budget and schedule responsibility for the primary technology components within turnkey projects and bids. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead technical negotiations with suppliers and specialized planners while providing functional leadership to project staff. It is an ideal position for an experienced electrical engineer looking to work on large-scale, environmentally friendly infrastructure projects within a global energy leader that offers flexible working models and strong career development paths.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical field with relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience as a Sub-Project Lead or Technical Project Lead in a national or international environment
  • Professional experience in the detailed design and planning of primary technology for electrical plants
  • Initial experience in the functional leadership of employees and external partners
  • Experience in leading negotiations with customers, specialist planners, and suppliers regarding technical standards

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake occasional international business travel (less than 5%). Position is permanent and full-time.