Project Engineer - Melbourne

• Rare career opportunity to join our growing Services team in this newly created role
• Electrical projects focus for the experienced Electrical / Project Engineer
• Melbourne base - rewarding salary package + bonus + flexible work

About Us



Schneider's purpose is to create impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. At Schneider we call this Life Is On. Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. We were also recently named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights!

The Opportunity

Our Services team are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to be based in Melbourne.

This hands-on role will see you driving the successful delivery of varied projects that meet Customer needs and contributes to our ongoing success as we deliver technical solutions across markets that are calling for our expertise.

As an experienced Project Engineer who has successfully supported the delivery of similar projects, you will play a central hands-on role within a section of our business that is experiencing an exciting time of sustained growth. Leveraging your diverse skills and passion for projects, you will enjoy this newly created role and support a market that is full of opportunity.

This exciting new career opportunity will see you:

• Execute varied projects from inception to completion; UPS, Cooling, Circuit Breakers, Switchgear, LV/MV and a variety of niche projects
• Proactively collaborating with passionate technical specialists as you work together to ensure project objectives are met
• Utilise your project management skills to coordinate key activities and related deliverables
• Leverage your professional knowledge to provide technical input to support project outcomes and the provision of technical solutions
• Maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Prepare and present project reports, documentation and support other technical requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in an Electrical discipline coupled with proven experience in a similar Project Engineer position
• Proven project management capabilities and success in delivering similar Electrical projects
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in relevant areas; UPS, cooling, batteries, LV, MV, HV, circuit breakers, and Switchgear
• Ability to collaborate with varied stakeholder groups to make an Impact and achieve outcomes
• Intermediate IT skills, proficient in relevant PM tools and related software / platforms
• Those with additional Postgraduate qualifications will be viewed favourably (e.g. Project Management etc.)

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for Interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

• Flexibility at Work and Global Family Leave
• Option to participate in our Share Program, with discounts and company contribution for employees
• Potential opportunity to purchased further annual leave
• Discounts at major vendors such as Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few through our employee rewards schemes
• Continuous training on Schneider products
• Exposure to a market leader in sustainability and automation
• Global support at your fingertips
• Working in a well-balanced team and inclusive environment

We're a great place to work but we are continually striving to be the best place to work, join us and see how!

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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