Senior Electrical Engineer I

Schneider Electric•Birmingham, Alabama

50d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as a Senior Electrical Engineer and bring your technical expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure. You'll design innovative electrical solutions, guide technical strategy, and work on complex power systems that make a real difference for customers worldwide.

Requirements

Electrical Engineering — intermediate level; designing power systems and electrical networks for diverse applications
Personal Productivity — advanced level; managing priorities and delivering results independently with minimal oversight
Design Optimization — intermediate level; refining system architectures to balance performance, cost, and reliability
Problem Solving — intermediate level; diagnosing technical issues and developing practical solutions for customers
Technical Documentation — intermediate level; creating clear specifications, reports, and technical argumentation
Power Systems Design — developing level; architecting electrical distribution and backup systems
Requirements Analysis — intermediate level; translating customer needs into actionable technical specifications
Four-year accredited engineering degree
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam
5-10 years relevant work experience
Advanced understanding of the operation and energy use of electrical building systems including power generation and distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection and lowvoltage systems.
Experience in developing conceptual, pricing, and construction documents for building electrical systems.
Intermediate ability in Microsoft Excel
Experience in applying NFPA 70, the National Electric Code, in electrical design.
Familiarity with the International Building Council codes relevant to electrical systems, and IES standards and guidelines
Professional verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to listen effectively and solicit input from others
Organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer License
NCEES Record
Experience in ETAP, SKM or other one-line software
Experience in PV design, EV charging design, and water / waste water systems.

Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for our public sector clients at the conceptual, development and construction level. Electrical systems can include overall distribution, HVAC support, power factor and quality correction, electrical vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) power generation.
Conduct field investigations of existing buildings to evaluate feasibility of customer requests and identify potential improvements to the electrical infrastructure.
Prepare electrical systems plans and specifications for construction.
Prepare technical audit reports of existing electrical infrastructure.
Assist or lead construction administration for projects, as assigned.
Develop and maintain project plan to ensure scope, schedule, and budget correspond with team expectations.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
Contribute to strategizing the sale of a project and assisting in sales presentations.