Engineer I, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric•Atlanta, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Electric is hiring an Application Engineer for its Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group within Digital Power. The role focuses on designing, configuring, testing, and executing PCA solutions for customers in areas such as electrical substations, data centers, oil and gas, and distribution networks. The engineer collaborates with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to support project execution, promote a Safety-First culture, and contribute technical expertise and mentoring. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and regional and domestic travel, including overnight travel to customers across the U.S. The posting gives differing travel expectations: up to 50% overnight travel in the opening section and up to 40% domestic travel in the qualifications section. The role is presented as an early-career opportunity to gain project experience designing electrical systems for critical infrastructure, receive mentorship, work with diverse industries and power-system technologies, and develop specialized technical expertise. The posted U.S. pay range is USD 68,000–102,000 per year, including base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range applies to full-time U.S.-based candidates; individual pay depends on factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
At least 2 years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
Advanced knowledge of power systems and protection schemes.
Advanced knowledge of protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.
Knowledge of testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
Proficiency with Modbus, DNP, and IEC61850 communication protocols.
Experience executing complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850.
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Willingness to travel domestically up to 40%; the opening section also states that the role involves regional and overnight travel of up to 50% to customers across the U.S.
Ability to travel by plane and legally operate an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Schneider Electric Medium and Low Voltage systems.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, test, and execute advanced Protection, Controls & Automation solutions tailored to customer needs.
Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to support seamless project execution.
Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture.
Mentor others and contribute to technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.
Travel regionally and domestically to customer locations, including overnight travel.