**Job Family:** Electrification & Automation **Req ID:** 474395 We're enhancing the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings and industries!!Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place – where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered reliably and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions. Job Description for Application Support (Solution Architect - Engineering)About the Role:We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Solution Engineer to join our Application Support team, specializing in Control Relay and Protection Systems up to 765kV. This role is pivotal in driving and leading standardization initiatives across various transmission utilities and providing end-to-end technical support across multiple phases – from requirement gathering to post-sales execution.Key Responsibilities:• Lead initiatives to standardize control and protection system architectures across transmission utilities in India.• Collaborate with stakeholders including CTU, STUs, and private transmission developers to align common protection philosophies and technical specifications.• Develop and maintain standard design templates, technical guidelines, and documentation for protection schemes.• Conduct technical meetings and discussions to promote adoption of standardized practices across utilities.• Standardization with utilities and vendors to ensure optimization in cost and project execution timelines.• Evaluate and recommend best-in-class technologies and practices for future-ready grid protection systems.• Support opportunity identification and technical proposal creation.• Evaluate and optimize technical offers.• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Execution teams for smooth project delivery.• Provide technical support during execution (engineering, configuration, and commissioning).• Support demos and Proof of Concepts (PoC) for prospective customers.Required Qualifications & Experience:• B.Tech. in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.• 8+ years of experience in protection system design, commissioning, or utility coordination.• Strong understanding of Indian grid codes, protection philosophies, and transmission system.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written.• Agile learner with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.• Strong critical thinking, quality awareness, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic environments.• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.• Background of handling Utilities / Industry / Infrastructure end-customer is desired• Familiarity with E-Base and other design software is an added advantage.Soft Skills• Excellent Communication (Both written & verbal) & Inter-personal Skills• Should be an accomplished presenter of Sales and/or Technical material to small / large audiences.• Critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving are an essential part of this position.• Enjoys learning new things and build knowledge base in new area.• Enjoys working in Team environments, Exhibits collaboration in multiple stake holder interactions.Job Location: GurgaonJob entails travelling: YesThis role is based in Gurgaon, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.Make your mark in our exciting world of SiemensWe’re Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in across Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities & Ethnicity. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination, and help us shape tomorrow.Find out more about Smart Infrastructure at: https://new.siemens.com/global/en/company/topic-areas/smart-infrastructure.html and about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers