Engineer I, PCS Applications Engineering

Schneider Electric•Morristown, TN

About The Position

Schneider Electric is hiring an Engineer I, PCS Applications Engineering at its plant in Welcome, North Carolina. The role supports quotation activities for PCS projects by reviewing bid documents, preparing price estimates, and drafting customer proposals that summarize the scope of work, including equipment drawings, bills of material, and compliance notes. The engineer helps develop competitive bids, interpret customer requirements, and deliver value-driven solutions while managing routine tasks within established processes and guidelines. The position works closely with Sales and engineering groups—including Electrical, Mechanical, SCADA, and Drafting/Panel Layout—and coordinates with vendors, customers, and end users as needed. It also supports tender-management processes, documentation, customer engagements, and continuous improvement. Travel may be required up to 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
1–2 years of professional experience in electrical power systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for routine business challenges.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work across functions.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and other web tools.
Ability to work under general supervision and follow established processes.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of tendering processes, RFQs, and cost estimation.
Knowledge of electrical power systems, particularly low- and medium-voltage paralleling switchgears, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
Familiarity with industry codes and standards, including NFPA, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, UL, and seismic standards.
Knowledge of commercial principles and risk considerations.
FE or PE certification in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Analyze RFQs to determine scope, technical requirements, and feasibility.
Prepare cost estimates for PCS projects, including generator paralleling switchgears and associated equipment.
Prepare proposal documentation, including pricing, bills of material, and drawings.
Interpret customer specifications and drawings and collaborate with engineering on new or modified designs.
Ensure compliance with technical design requirements, company policies and procedures, regulations, and industry standards.
Respond to engineering-related technical questions and requests.
Collaborate with Sales and engineering groups to confirm designs and complete quotes.
Coordinate with vendors, customers, end users, and internal stakeholders to gather information and documentation for job design and pricing.
Evaluate basic commercial risks and contribute to risk-mitigation strategies.
Execute tendering activities to ensure quality, accuracy, and deadline adherence.
Implement and maintain non-technical tender-management processes and procedures, such as RFQ, SME review, and SOC approval.
Work on assigned tasks with minimal reliance on other functions while collaborating as needed.
Maintain accurate tendering documentation and records.
Assist in developing competitive bidding strategies to improve win rates.
Support Sales in customer meetings by providing technical and commercial input as needed.
Collaborate with Sales to analyze competitors’ offerings and assess company market positioning.
Build industry knowledge and share insights with internal stakeholders.
Contribute to developing and improving templates and design standards.
Support consistency and standardization across tendering and design practices.
Assist with cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement.
Travel up to 5% as required for customer engagements or internal collaboration.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned for yearly performance and development goals.