Head of System Engineering - Electrification and Automation
We are looking for a Head of System Engineering - Electrification and Automation to be hired with a permanent contract in Milan within the Smart Infrastructure Electrification and Automation area.
Siemens is a focused technology company pioneering intelligent solutions that transform everyday manufacturing, grids, buildings, and transportation. Our technology addresses real problems that affect the future of humanity.
A Head of System Engineering for Electrification and Automation will develop energy automation systems for electrical substation or power plant in medium or high voltage networks.
Responsibilities
- Leads, develops and motivates a group of dedicated qualified employees and professionals functionally to achieve the targets set.
- Ensures adherence to defined guidelines, processes and procedures, for the Engineering Team assigned.
- Coordinates Engineering activities performed by a team of professionals and technicians and controls execution according to the organizational guidelines.




- Provides suitable work environment and implements people management processes.
- May lead a group of dedicated qualified employees and professionals also disciplinary.
- May plan and allocate resources and budgets to Engineering projects or activities.

Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience in system engineering applied to HV/MV energy systems, with proven people management experience.
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation Engineering or equivalent technical background.
- Strong knowledge of HV/MV power plants, substations and grid infrastructures.
- Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Good knowledge of protection, control and automation systems, including BCU, SCADA and IEC 61850 architecture.
- Knowledge of Siprotec or equivalent protection platforms is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of English and Italian.
- Strong leadership, customer orientation,

📌 Head of System Engineering (Italia)
🏢 Siemens Mobility
📍 Italia