Microgrid Project Application Engineer

Job Title:

Microgrid Application Engineer

Location:

Houston, TX Compensation

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $60,000 - $99,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The range applies to candidates located within the United States. Salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well‑being and recognition programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing detailed functional specifications, HMI specifications, communication architectures, and I/O lists (both hardware and software) for microgrid projects.
• Developing the system configuration using the following standard communication protocol and network protocols, including IEC
  61850, DNP 3.0, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 104, IEC
  101, PRP, HSR, and RSTP.
• Integrating intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) within automation architectures and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into power system schemes, ensuring seamless communication and electrical connections.
• Designing and reviewing schematics for protection and control panels, as well as configuring protection relays, IEDs, PLCs, HMIs, and other intelligent electronic devices.
• Programming automation devices, including protection relays and PLCs, and configuring protection settings based on Short Circuit and Arc Flash studies.
• Leading factory acceptance tests and commissioning processes.
• Planning and conducting comprehensive training sessions and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Automation System technologies, focusing on Power Management Systems.
• Acceptance Testing, lead the preparation and execution of factory and site acceptance tests to validate system performance.

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a master’s degree.
• Experience in designing Battery Energy Storage Systems and validating low‑voltage switchboard designs and breaker selections.
• Proficiency in creating network communication diagrams for PV systems, BESS systems, generator control systems and Schneider Electric SCADA systems.
• Skilled in configuring PLCs using PLC tools.
• Conducting site audits of electrical and generator control systems.
• Collaborating with inverter‑based power sources like solar and battery energy storage inverters.
• Developing I/O lists for electrical and control systems, incorporating PLCs, protection systems, and switchgears.
• Implementing power protection and control projects across sectors such as Oil & Gas, utilities, electro‑intensive industries, or renewable energy.
• Proficiency with standard communication and network protocols, including IEC
  61850, DNP 3.0, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 104, IEC
  101, PRP, HSR, and RSTP.
• Experience with power monitoring & control equipment from key industry players like Schneider, Alstom, SEL, GE, ABB, and Siemens.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and demanding environment, maintaining quality and adhering to budget constraints.
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically.

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