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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Siemens Energy Plans Pearl, Mississippi, Electric Grid Component Operations

02/04/2026
Global energy technology company Siemens Energy plans to establish operations in Pearl, Mississippi. The up to $300 million project is expected to create approximately 300 jobs in Rankin County.

The investment will include the construction of a new manufacturing facility, located at the West Rankin Industrial Park, which will produce electrical grid components.

“The equipment that Siemens Energy makes in Mississippi is in high demand throughout the United States as we build out the electrical grid to deliver more power to homes and businesses that need it. Siemens Energy is going to manufacture more high-voltage switchgear here and our continued success in this state will require hiring and training more workers,” noted Matt Neal, President of North America, Siemens Energy.

To support the project the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. MDA also is providing assistance for infrastructure improvements. The city of Pearl, Rankin County, Rankin First Economic Development Authority, Entergy and AccelerateMS, in partnership with Hinds Community College, are assisting with the project, as well.

“Siemens Energy’s decision to bring this significant expansion to Rankin County is another clear sign of the confidence global energy leaders have in Mississippi’s workforce and manufacturing strength. Companies continue to invest here because our workforce delivers, our infrastructure performs, and we get deals done fast so companies like Siemens Energy go from breaking ground to making money in record time while bringing high-quality jobs and substantial new investment to our communities,” Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork noted.

Siemens Energy develops, manufactures, and services energy solutions, from conventional and renewable power generation equipment like gas and steam turbines to wind turbines, grid technology, transformers, and energy storage systems, serving utilities, industrial, and infrastructure markets. The company currently operates in more than 90 countries.

“Siemens Energy has been a valuable partner and customer in our region for many years, and we are thrilled for them to expand once again. Entergy Mississippi is proud to work alongside the Rankin First Economic Development Authority and the Mississippi Development Authority on this significant project, which will not only drive economic growth in Rankin County but also help us better serve our customers. Siemens Energy is a world-class leader in energy infrastructure, and we look forward to seeing them continue to thrive in Rankin County,” added Ed Gardner, Vice President, Business & Economic Development, Entergy Mississippi.

“This investment is about more than expanding capacity, it’s about expanding opportunity for Mississippi workers. By creating nearly 300 new advanced manufacturing jobs, Siemens Energy is opening pathways to stable, high-quality careers with room for growth close to home. This expansion strengthens Mississippi’s workforce today and builds opportunities for the future. AccelerateMS is proud to support Siemens Energy as we connect talent to training and build the pipeline needed to keep this facility and Mississippi’s energy and manufacturing economy strong for years to come,” said AccelerateMS Executive Director Courtney Taylor.

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