Technical Lead - Power Systems

Schneider Electric is seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Lead to join our growing cross-business unit execution team. This role will reside in the NAM Power Systems Execution Team and can be based out of one of Schneider Electric’s design hubs, including Boston, MA;
Nashville, TN;
Dallas, TX; or Raleigh, NC.The Technical Lead is accountable for the development and implementation of the overall technical solution during the execution phase of a Project, Program, or Portfolio. Their scope includes the breadth of the SE portfolio regardless of BU or geography. While primarily an execution role, the Technical Lead supports Sales, Solution Architects, Proposals, and Tendering during the sales phase of an opportunity.

Technical Lead responsibilities:

Successful execution of the technical scope at a systems level across the entire SE offer

Serve as a common conduit between the customer and internal technical teams for systems level technical topics across all projects

Supervision and monitoring of activities in accordance with the contract, statutory requirements, and applicable technical standards; ensuring a consistent standard from all technical groups

Ensuring the quality of the technical deliverables

Lead technical initiatives, such as value engineering

Ensuring design changes are captured by the change control process

Support technical coordination between internal technical teams that may include multiple BUs and geographies

What do you get to do in this position?

Become primary technical resource from Project Manager on assigned projects.

Take ownership for validating the project's technical scope of work.

Monitor and manage project execution activities within the established scope, schedule, and budget.

Identify critical technical and/or project issues, schedule or financial risks identify.

Determine corrective actions and follow through to resolution.

Maintain active tracking of project issues and risks.

Utilize defined document management practices.

Identify critical technical and/or project issues, identify corrective actions and follow through to resolution.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering / technical field. Advanced engineering degree preferred.
10+ years of demonstrated success in Engineering / Technical Leadership within Large and Complex Projects, involving multiple business units, spanning multiple years.

Proven experience with power systems engineering, including medium- and high-voltage equipment such as air-insulated switch gear (AIS), gas-insulated switch gear (GIS), and related substation equipment

Certifications and Skills Ability to interpret plans and specifications

Demonstrated technical expertise in switch gear systems, including AIS/GIS gear, protection and control systems, and electrical distribution equipment.

Experience with equipment selection, technical evaluation, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of power distribution systems.

Ability to communicate complex technical solutions with customers and internal teams

Fluent with Microsoft Office programs, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Soft Skills and Leadership Strong leadership skills, including team building, empowering and delegating authority, and building rapport and consensus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on customer service and team success.

Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of handling a high volume of complex matters.

Strong analytical skills and ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Normal work schedule is Monday to Friday but may vary based on project requirements. Special project circumstances…