Siemens Energy has finalized a major expansion of its U.S. manufacturing footprint, confirming a $1 billion investment program aimed at strengthening domestic energy infrastructure and supporting the country’s rapidly growing electricity demand. The investment plans, first outlined at the company’s Capital Market Day in Charlotte, North Carolina, will significantly expand manufacturing capacity and create more than 1,500 highly skilled jobs across multiple states.
The United States is witnessing a sharp increase in electricity consumption, driven by the rapid expansion of data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and next-generation industrial electrification. Addressing this demand requires accelerated deployment of resilient grid infrastructure and a substantial increase in power generation capacity. Siemens Energy said the new investments position the company to play a central role in meeting these needs.
Focus on grid infrastructure and power generation
The investment program includes a series of targeted brownfield expansions, increased production and servicing of power transformers, and strengthened manufacturing of large gas turbines in the United States. Siemens Energy will also construct a new factory in Mississippi dedicated to producing essential grid components.
By focusing on selective capacity expansion rather than broad-based overbuild, Siemens Energy aims to ensure efficient use of manufacturing resources while responding to strong market demand for modern grid and generation technologies.
Job creation and workforce development
As part of the expansion, Siemens Energy will create more than 1,500 roles across manufacturing, operations, and engineering. The company emphasized its commitment to education, training, and career development, enabling employees at different career stages to contribute to the long-term evolution of the U.S. energy sector.
Christian Bruch, CEO and President of Siemens Energy, said the company is experiencing a once-in-a-generation growth opportunity fueled by the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. He noted that the current policy environment has increased focus on energy security, grid resilience, and domestic manufacturing, accelerating energy demand and investment across the sector.
State-by-state investment highlights
Mississippi (Greater Richland Area)
Siemens Energy will construct a new high-voltage switchgear manufacturing facility to support grid expansion. The site is expected to hire up to 300 employees and will include a state-of-the-art training center to support workforce development.
North Carolina (Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Raleigh)
The company will expand manufacturing and servicing of large power transformers and resume gas turbine manufacturing in Charlotte. Winston-Salem will produce gas turbine parts, while Raleigh will see expanded grid technology execution, engineering, sales, and research and development. Around 500 new jobs will be added across these locations, alongside continued collaboration with local universities and trade schools.
Florida (Tampa and Orlando)
In Tampa, Siemens Energy will grow blade and vane manufacturing, which are critical components for gas turbines. In Orlando, the company will upgrade research and development capabilities at its Innovation Center, including the creation of an artificial intelligence-driven digital grid technologies laboratory in partnership with NVIDIA. The company will also relocate and modernize its headquarters to the Lake Nona area.
Alabama (Fort Payne)
The Fort Payne facility will expand production of copper and insulation components for generators, creating approximately 120 new jobs.
New York (Painted Post) and Texas (Houston)
Facilities in these states will be upgraded to enhance manufacturing and servicing of compression equipment used in gas and liquid pipeline transport.
A deep-rooted U.S. presence
Siemens Energy’s U.S. operations date back to the 1880s, with its first manufacturing site established in Pittsburgh in 1887. Spun off from Siemens AG in 2020, the company now operates as an independent energy technology provider with a strong domestic footprint.
Today, Siemens Energy employs more than 12,000 people across 25 U.S. facilities, including eight manufacturing locations. Legacy brands such as Westinghouse and Dresser-Rand continue to shape its presence in the country. Approximately 25 percent of U.S. power generation relies on Siemens Energy technologies.
Last fiscal year, nearly 29 percent of Siemens Energy’s global order volume originated from the United States. The company also works with close to 5,000 U.S. suppliers, placing annual orders worth about $1.52 billion, and contributes roughly $600 million per year in taxes and duties. Over five years, these contributions exceed $10 billion, underscoring Siemens Energy’s long-term commitment to the U.S. market.
BABURAJAN KIZHAKEDATH