Software Solution Architect

Schneider Electric • Louisville, KY

20h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Schneider Electric is seeking a customer-centric, impact driven Software Solutions Architect – Energy & Sustainability Software
Are you passionate about helping organizations achieve their sustainability goals through innovative digital solutions? Schneider Electric is seeking a Software Solutions Architect – Energy & Sustainability Software to join our team. In this consultative, customer-facing role, you will work closely with the North American Sales Team to guide prospects through complex solution decisions, uncover business challenges, and deliver compelling demonstrations that showcase real value. Your ability to bridge technical capabilities with customer needs will position Schneider Electric as a trusted advisor and help clients confidently advance their energy and sustainability strategies through our software solutions.

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $90,000 - $100,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including
service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept
applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in solution architecture, sales engineering, or technical pre-sales roles OR deep domain expertise in energy and sustainability.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise software platforms, including demos, configuration, and integration concepts.
• Strong understanding of the enterprise sales cycle, including RFP/RFI responses, pricing alignment, and proposal development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
• Highly customer-centric and sales-driven, with a consultative approach to uncovering pain points and positioning value.
• Organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for technology and willingness to grow technical depth over time.
• Knowledge of sustainability metrics, reporting frameworks, and market trends preferred.
• Ability to travel occasionally for client meetings and demos.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in software solution architecture, sales engineering, or technical consulting
• Experience in the energy, utilities, or environmental services sectors.

Responsibilities

• Guide revenue teams in uncovering customer pain points and articulating the value of Resource Advisor and related solutions during early sales engagements—driving a consultative, value-focused approach.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Resource Advisor and integrated software systems, ensuring prospect discussions are grounded in technical credibility and supported by real-world client success stories.
• Lead high-impact product demonstrations for qualified opportunities, showcasing capabilities that align with customer objectives and business outcomes.
• Enable revenue teams with a clear understanding of service and software interdependencies, fostering confidence in solution positioning.
• Communicate technical updates on demo features and product roadmap changes, equipping sales teams with timely, actionable insights.
• Maintain and evolve demo resources, ensuring they reflect current functionality and deliver a compelling customer experience.
• Educate prospects on market trends, positioning Schneider Electric as a trusted advisor and inspiring innovative solutions beyond conventional thinking.
• Collaborate with global solution architects to define best practices for proposals and sales enablement materials that accelerate deal success.
• Respond to RFPs and RFIs, addressing functional and technical requirements with precision and clarity.
• Manage pricing requests, ensuring scope alignment with client needs and strategic objectives.
• Maintain a centralized library of master proposals and approved scopes of work to streamline sales execution.
• Translate customer technology needs into actionable insights for business leadership, ensuring offerings remain competitive and aligned with evolving market demands.

Benefits

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
• flexible work arrangements
• paid family leaves
• 401(k) + match
• well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
• opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
• military leave benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees