Sr. Power Systems Engineer

Schneider Electric • Los Angeles, CA

82d • $112,000 - $168,000

About The Position

Schneider Electric is looking to hire a Sr. Power Systems Engineer to join our Consulting Services Organization who will work directly with customers and lead project teams to develop and deliver solutions that align with the end users' goals. The Sr. Power Systems Engineer will be Protection Control and Automation oriented and is a critical role within the organization dedicated to delivering the technical content of the customer's solution. As the Sr. Power Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical advisor for both internal Schneider Electric (SE) entities and external customers.

Requirements

• BSEE or MSEE
• 5-10 years' experience as an electrical engineer
• Experienced with Protection, system/controls engineering including PLCs
• Ability to travel 30-50%

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in switchgear automation, electrical power quality assessment, ATO programming, relay programming and commissioning, electrical maintenance and testing, electrical power system studies, and electrical distribution design
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering documents, codes and standards, technical procedures
• Anticipates and communicates project risks and implements mitigation strategies

Responsibilities

• Assessing customers' technical needs and objectives
• Delivering solutions that align with project specifications, scope of work, schedule, and budget
• Leading projects to ensure that the work, whether carried out personally or by others within Consulting, aligns with project specifications and the stated scope of work (SOW), and is delivered on time and within budget
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key customers both internal and external
• Developing and maintaining high technical and commercial proficiency for all PSE offers
• Executing engineering work as needed and directed
• Delivering technical reports
• Mentoring others in their area of expertise
• Understanding and modifying wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, one-lines and other standard electrical drawings
• Protection relay configuration and testing
• Creating and modifying PLC and HMI programs for standard Automatic Transfer Applications
• Modifying and developing Sequence of Operations (SOO) procedures to meet project specifications and requirements
• Performing startup/commissioning activities to verify proper system operation in accordance with the SOO
• Selecting required components and creating bill of material (BOM) based on project requirements
• Leading troubleshooting as needed to identify and correct system operation issues

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
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees