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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microgrid Project Application Engineer - **Company:** Schneider Llp - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $99,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Control Panels, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Modbus, Network Service, Network Protocols, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59069339-microgrid-project-application-engineer ## About the Role The position requires a bachelor's or master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Experience in power system engineering or a similar occupation is required , with the following qualifications: * A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a master's degree. * Exper ience 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 IEC61850, DNP 3.0, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 104, IEC101, PRP, HSR, and RSTP. * Exper ience 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 3 0% domestically ## Description * Developing detailed functional specifications, HMI specifications, communication architectures, and I/O lists (both hardware and software) for microgrid projects. * Developing the system configuration u sing the following standard , communication protocol , and network protocols, including IEC61850, DNP 3.0, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 104, IEC101, 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. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [The New AI Security Stack: Observe, Detect, Protect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100302-the-new-ai-security-stack-observe-detect-protect) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Flex your Energy: Building a Cloud-Native Platform for Renewable Energy Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1990-flex-your-energy-building-a-cloud-native-platform-for-renewable-energy-communities) - [Localized Open Models in Production: What Builders Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100270-localized-open-models-in-production-what-builders-need-to-know) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)