Siemens Energy to Invest $1 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing, Add 1,500 Jobs

Siemens Energy plans to invest $1 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing capacity for grid equipment and gas turbines, adding more than 1,500 jobs as power demand accelerates from data centers, AI infrastructure and electrification.

(P&GJ) — Siemens Energy has finalized plans to invest $1 billion to expand manufacturing operations across the United States, a move that will create more than 1,500 highly skilled jobs as electricity demand rises sharply due to data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure and industrial electrification.

The investment builds on plans outlined at the company’s Capital Market Day in Charlotte, North Carolina, last November and includes a mix of brownfield expansions and one greenfield project. Siemens Energy said the program will increase domestic production of grid equipment, transformers and large gas turbines, while strengthening U.S.-based manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand.

As part of the expansion, Siemens Energy will construct a new high-voltage switchgear manufacturing facility in Mississippi and expand transformer production, gas turbine manufacturing and grid technology operations in several states. The company said the approach allows it to use manufacturing capacity efficiently while supporting long-term market growth.

“Siemens Energy has been making things in the United States for more than a century and we are experiencing a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity due to the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing and the growth of artificial intelligence,” said Christian Bruch, CEO and President of Siemens Energy. “The current policy environment has contributed to this momentum. The Trump Administration has made energy security, a reliable and resilient grid, and growing U.S. manufacturing jobs a priority. This has supercharged the energy demand which is supporting new investments across the energy sector. We are excited to help write this next chapter of American energy expansion.”

The expansion is expected to add more than 1,500 roles across manufacturing, engineering and operations. Siemens Energy said it will also expand apprenticeship programs and training initiatives to support workforce development across the energy industry.

“This tremendous investment in a critical part of our power grid supply chain underscores President Trump’s success in expanding supply chain access and bringing major manufacturing back to America,” said U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “We appreciate great partners like Siemens Energy, who proactively partner with the Trump administration for the benefit of the American people, prioritizing critical components to make the United States Energy Dominant!”

Planned Site Investments

Siemens Energy said the investment will be spread across multiple states:

• Mississippi (Greater Richland area): Construction of a new high-voltage switchgear plant, including a training center, with plans to hire up to 300 employees.

• North Carolina (Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh): Expanded transformer manufacturing and servicing, resumption of gas turbine manufacturing in Charlotte, turbine component production in Winston-Salem, and expanded grid technology, engineering and R&D operations in Raleigh. About 500 jobs are expected across the state.

• Florida (Orlando and Tampa): Expansion of turbine blade and vane manufacturing in Tampa and upgrades to research and development capabilities in Orlando, including an artificial intelligence digital grid technologies laboratory with NVIDIA. The company will also relocate and modernize its regional headquarters in Orlando.

• Alabama (Fort Payne): Expanded production of copper and insulation components for generators, creating about 120 jobs.

• New York (Painted Post) and Texas (Houston): Facility upgrades supporting the manufacture and servicing of compression equipment used to transport gas and liquids through pipelines.

Siemens Energy said the U.S. remains a core market for the company, accounting for nearly 29% of global order volume last fiscal year. The company currently employs more than 12,000 people across 25 U.S. facilities and works with nearly 5,000 domestic suppliers.