Rising to the challenge: The spirit of an engineer

When Christian Alexe joined Siemens Energy after completing his engineering studies, he stepped into a world of possibilities - and challenges. Today, as Global Head of Sales for Grid Access, he leads a rapidly expanding HVDC (High-Voltage Direct-Current) project pipeline, meeting unprecedented customer demand globally and helping drive the energy transition.  

Despite setbacks and sleepless nights, the team delivered. Their platforms became the first in operation, setting new benchmarks for the industry and sparking momentum inside Siemens Energy and across the global market.

Today, Siemens Energy is working on 13 major HVDC grid access projects across multiple countries and stages. The business has scaled dramatically, and Christian has transitioned from hands-on project management to a global leadership role - engaging with major customers and driving a significant part of the company’s growth in Grid Technologies.

His role demands strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to navigate complex international landscapes. From technical negotiations to customer engagement, Christian’s daily work reflects the scale and ambition of Siemens Energy’s contribution to the energy transition.

Christian’s career progression - from learning on the job to leading the market - demonstrates the possibilities within Siemens Energy. His journey highlights how engineers can grow into leadership roles, shape global strategy, and make a lasting impact.

Christian credits Siemens Energy’s culture for its success. “I never had challenges motivating my peers or myself. The complexity, the international scope, the chance to be part of the energy transition - it’s easy to get excited.”

Siemens Energy’s culture reflects its core values: actively fosters innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in everyday work.  Teams are empowered to solve problems creatively, support one another, and celebrate milestones together. The dynamic environment fosters both professional growth and personal fulfillment.

For newcomers, Christian advises embracing a growth mindset: be ready to face challenges, appreciate complexity, nurture collaboration and seek purpose in contributing to something greater than oneself. Siemens Energy offers a specific training on grid technologies called Grid Engineering Program that is tailored for young engineers as well as experienced ones who want to dive deeper into power grids. 

Christian’s pitch is simple: “You get to work internationally, with many different partners and clients. You’re part of something bigger—the energy transition. Whenever I tell people what I do, I get positive feedback. It’s never boring.”

He adds, “We need more people helping us bring all these projects online. We’re scaling up our factories and building new ones. If you want to be part of a team shaping the future, this is the place.”

Christian’s journey—from project manager to global head, from learning on the job to leading the market—shows what’s possible at Siemens Energy. If you’re looking for purpose, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact, join us.