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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.
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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%
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Why us?
At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.
We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.
We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.
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