Technical Team Leader, Power Systems

Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Technical Team Leader to join the NAM Power Systems Execution Team. This role leads a team of Technical Leaders and drives consistent, high-quality technical execution across complex Power Systems projects, programs, and portfolios. The Technical Team Leader provides oversight of technical scope, risk management, design quality, change control, customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination. This individual will partner closely with Project Managers, Engineering teams, Sales, Solution Architects, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of engineering or technical leadership experience supporting large, complex projects.
Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising technical professionals.
Strong background in technical scope management, risk management, change control, and customer engagement.
Experience with power systems equipment, including LV/MV switchgear (AIS/GIS), E-Houses, and substation equipment.
Strong knowledge of power systems engineering and electrical distribution equipment.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, contracts, and customer requirements.
Experience with equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of engineering coordination, design reviews, and document control.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
Proven ability to lead through influence in matrixed organizations.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused with a commitment to execution excellence.
Results-driven and highly organized.
Comfortable operating in complex, dynamic environments.
Strong collaborator with the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholders.
Passionate about developing people and improving technical execution.

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Leaders.
Establish standards for technical execution, customer engagement, and issue resolution.
Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure projects meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Oversee technical scope management, risk identification, and change control.
Monitor technical performance, design quality, and issue resolution across projects.
Drive consistency in execution practices and technical deliverables.
Partner with Project Managers to align technical execution with project scope, schedule, and budget.
Provide leadership on high-risk, high-complexity projects.
Resolve escalated technical issues and support customer-facing discussions.
Coordinate across multiple business units, engineering teams, and geographies.
Standardize technical execution practices and best practices.
Lead initiatives focused on value engineering, lessons learned, and execution excellence.
Identify recurring issues and implement process, training, or governance improvements.