Principal Power Systems Engineer

Schneider Electric is looking to hire a Principal Power Systems Engineer to join our Consulting Services Organization who will work directly with customers and lead project teams to develop and deliver solutions that align with the end users' goals. The Principal Power Systems Engineer will be Power 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 Principal 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 Principal Power Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to become proficient in all of Consulting Services' offers including electrical distribution design, Power Control and Automation (PCA), equipment assessments, power quality assessments, and others.

Overall Responsibilities:

• 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.

Power Control and Automation Focus:

• Understand and modify wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, one-lines and other standard electrical drawings.
• 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
• 7-10 years' experience as an electrical engineer
• Experienced with power system/controls engineering including PLCs and HMIs
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Ability to travel 30-50%, * Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in switchgear automation, electrical power quality assessment, ATO programming, relay programming and commissioning, electrical maintenance and testing, electrical power system studies, and electrical distribution design.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering documents, codes and standards, technical procedures.
• Anticipates and communicates project risks and implements mitigation strategies.

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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, 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 (including service anniversary) 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.

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