Principal Electrical Engineer

Schneider Electric•Smyrna, TN

35d

About The Position

Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice. Schneider Electric North America Operations Power Systems Division has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to assume the role of Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer at our Smyrna & Mount Juliet, TN facilities. For those with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and industry experience with an interest in the electrical power industry, Schneider Electric is hiring! Overview: The successful candidate will work with the design of electrical power distribution systems involving protective relays, PLC controls, and power monitoring using computer aided design tools to design one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts of the medium voltage electrical products and equipment (2.4-38kV) serving the ANSI/IEEE, UL, North American Market. This role is responsible for providing all aspects of customer support. Consults on application of products and solutions with end users, consultants, and contractors as well as Schneider Electric sales, quotation, and project execution teams. Works closely with factory support functions (production, supply chain, purchasing, and customer service) to provide the best experience to our customers.

Requirements

Ability to translate customer requirements into electrical designs; creating deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications for medium voltage equipment.
Ability to work in mix between office and manufacturing environments
Ability to gain full proficiency in Engineering and other job-related tools: SEE XP, AutoCAD, Symmetry, LDS, ODM+, etc.
Effective time management to acknowledge and normalize raised eAndons from manufacturing
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of both internal and external customers
4-year electrical engineering degree
10+ years' experience in the design and engineering of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment inclusive of electrical power distribution system protection & control
Knowledge and demonstrated application of applicable codes and standards
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Strong initiative to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment with a specific aptitude and ability to learn electrical engineering of electrical power distribution equipment
US citizen or those who have the legal right to work in the US with no sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Generate and ensure technical quality of deliverables (drawings, bills of material, services)
Ensure compliance with the project's objectives
Continuous improvement of the design activity in terms of technical knowledge, efficiency, processes, quality, and service level
Collaborates with other engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance with design intent and safety considerations are maintained