Senior Power Systems Engineer - Protection Controls Automation

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96, per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well‑being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, XX days of paid time off per year (pro‑rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for this position. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Schneider Electric is looking to hire a Sr. Power Systems Engineer to join our Consulting Services Organization who will work directly with customers and project teams to develop and deliver solutions that align with the end users’ goals. The Sr. Power Systems Engineer will be Protection Control and Automation oriented and is a critical role within the organization dedicated to delivering the technical content of the customer’s solution.

As the Sr. Power Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical advisor for both internal Schneider Electric (SE) entities and external customers. Your responsibilities include assessing customers’ technical needs and objectives, and delivering solutions that align with project specifications, scope of work, schedule, and budget. You will also lead projects to ensure that the work, whether carried out personally or by others within Consulting, aligns with project specifications and the stated scope of work (SOW), and is delivered on time and within budget.

The Sr. Power Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to become proficient in all of Consulting Services’ offers including electrical distribution design, Protection Control and Automation (PCA), equipment assessments, power quality assessments, and others.

• Proposal and quotation development
• Technical advice during pre‑sale engineering consulting
• Education of/consultation with internal/external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers both internal and external.
• Develop and maintain high technical and commercial proficiency for all PSE offers.
• Executes engineering work as needed and directed.
• Deliver technical reports.
• Mentor others in their area of expertise.

• Understand and modify wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, one‑lines and other standard electrical drawings.
• Protection relay configuration and testing.
• Create and modify PLC and HMI programs for standard Automatic Transfer Applications such as Main‑Main, Main‑Generator, Main–Tie‑Main, and Main–Tie–Generator applications.
• Modify and develop Sequence of Operations (SOO) procedures to meet project specifications and requirements.
• Perform startup/commissioning activities to verify proper system operation in accordance with the SOO.
• Select required components and create bill of material (BOM) based on project requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting as needed to identify and correct system operation issues.

• BSEE or MSEE
• 5-10 years’ experience as an electrical engineer
  
  Experienced with Protection, system/controls engineering including PLCs
• Ability to travel 30-50%

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in switch gear automation, electrical power quality assessment, ATO programming, relay programming and commissioning, electrical maintenance and testing, electrical power system studies, and…