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Project Engineer

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Project Engineer

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Are you a skilled Project Engineer looking to join a collaborative and growth-oriented team?

Or perhaps a Field Engineer seeking to transition into a hybrid or inside role?

This role could be your next career move!

You will participate in project kick-off meetings after the project purchase order is received and serve as the key point of contact for gathering and analyzing customer information.

You will also be responsible for the design and engineering of the project, which includes creating drawings and configurations.

Collaboration with internal colleagues is essential to align on the technical scope and requirements, and the Project Engineer works closely with the factory to confirm technical details, ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Following factory confirmation, you will conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) before the equipment is delivered to the site. Additionally, the engineer supports service engineers during installation by providing answers to any questions that arise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Master Technical Aspects: Design, integrate, test, and oversee installation and commissioning of Low Voltage (Laagspanning) and Medium Voltage (Midden spanning) projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.


  • Protection Relay Expertise: Design settings for protection relays and prepare installation packages for our Services team.


  • Collaborative Interface Management: Act as the key technical contact, managing interfaces with other departments and factories.


  • Customer Engagement: Lead technical discussions, clarify requirements, and secure customer approval on designs.


  • Testing & Optimization: Prepare and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), while identifying opportunities for cost and time optimization.


  • Risk Management: Proactively assess technical risks and propose solutions to mitigate impacts, ensuring project success within budget and timeline.

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Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.


  • 3-5 years of experience in low and medium voltage systems; protection relays experience is a plus.


  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and stakeholders.


  • A proactive mindset with a focus on risk identification and optimization strategies.

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Client-provided location(s): Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/84326?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time