Microgrid Solution Architect

Schneider Electric; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexibility at Work

Share Program and employee discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Australia is seeking a Microgrid Solution Architect to lead design, positioning and deployment of Microgrid solutions across the Pacific region.

You will partner with customers, sales, engineering and delivery teams to translate opportunities into scalable, profitable outcomes, while promoting decarbonisation and energy resilience.

This role offers exposure to cutting-edge energy technologies and opportunities to shape the Microgrid strategy across the zone.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in technical pre-sales or related engineering role.
• Experience with decarbonisation and energy technologies.
• Knowledge of Microgrid architectures and BESS is preferred.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Design Microgrid architectures and use cases with customers.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals addressing requirements.
• Lead technical discussions, demos and customer presentations.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering and project delivery teams.
• Support handover from pre-sales to execution teams.
• Set technical standards and best practices with global teams.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Solution design

Electrification

Customer engagement

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Automation

Tools

EPAS

EcoStruxure Automation Expert

Machine Expert

Modbus

IEC61850

DNP3

Job description

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

As the world's digital partner for sustainability and efficiency, Schneider Electric is accelerating the transition to a more electric, connected and resilient future. Through our integrated energy management, automation and software solutions, we help customers decarbonise operations, improve reliability and optimise energy performance across industries, infrastructure and buildings.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Microgrid Solution Architect to join our Pacific Microgrid team.

Reporting to the Microgrid Leader, you will be the technical and commercial leader responsible for designing, positioning and enabling Schneider Electric's Microgrid solutions across the Pacific region. Acting as the bridge between customers, sales, engineering and project delivery teams, you will help transform Microgrid opportunities into scalable, profitable and repeatable business outcomes.

Working closely with customers, consultants, business development teams and Schneider Electric's global Microgrid community, you will develop innovative energy solutions that support the energy transition, improve resilience and enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of Schneider Electric's fastest-growing businesses while helping shape the future direction of the Pacific Zone Microgrid strategy.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Partner with customers, consultants and sales teams to recommend and develop optimal Microgrid architectures and use cases.
• Design innovative Microgrid solutions leveraging Schneider Electric's market-leading technologies and platforms.
• Act as the subject matter expert for Microgrid solutions, electrification and distributed energy resources.
• Prepare and present high-quality technical and commercial proposals that address customer requirements and business objectives.
• Lead technical discussions, solution demonstrations and customer presentations.
• Assess customer requirements and identify opportunities to leverage standard solutions while qualifying custom engineering requirements where necessary.
• Participate in technical peer reviews, solution governance and proposal approval processes.
• Provide support during project handover to ensure a smooth transition from pre-sales to execution teams.
• Collaborate with country operations teams and global stakeholders to establish technical standards and best practices.
• Deliver training and capability development initiatives for tender managers, engineers and sales teams.
• Support the onboarding and enablement of new Microgrid EcoXperts across the Pacific region.
• Represent Schneider Electric as a thought leader within the Microgrid, energy transition and electrification markets.

Why You

You are passionate about the energy transition and excited by emerging technologies that are reshaping the future of energy systems. You enjoy working directly with customers to solve complex technical challenges and thrive in an environment where innovation, collaboration and commercial acumen are equally important.

You are a natural relationship builder who can confidently engage with customers, consultants, engineering teams and senior stakeholders. With a strong blend of technical expertise and business understanding, you are comfortable translating customer needs into practical, high-value solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

You bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and enjoy working as part of a team that is committed to driving sustainable impact through technology.

In Addition, You Have the Following Skills

• Minimum 3 years' experience in technical pre-sales, tendering, solution design or a related engineering role.
• Passion for decarbonisation, electrification and emerging energy technologies.
• Strong understanding of automation platforms such as EPAS, EcoStruxure Automation Expert and/or Machine Expert.
• Knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus, IEC61850 and DNP3.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to develop compelling customer value propositions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Results-driven, resilient and highly customer focused.

The Following Will Be Highly Regarded

• Experience with EcoStruxure Microgrid Operation and Microgrid Advisor.
• Strong understanding of Microgrid architectures, applications and control strategies.
• Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and containerised energy storage solutions.
• Experience within utility, renewable energy, industrial automation or distributed energy environments.
• Knowledge of utility markets, electricity tariffs and incentive schemes.
• Experience with energy modelling and optimisation of solar PV and battery storage solutions.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Renewable Energy or a related discipline.

Benefits of Working for Schneider Electric

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Flexibility at Work and Global Family Leave benefits.
• Opportunity to participate in Schneider Electric's Share Program, including employee discounts and company contributions.
• The ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Access to employee reward programs, including discounts with major brands such as Clipsal, JB Hi-Fi and Hoyts.
• Continuous training and development on Schneider Electric products and technologies.
• Exposure to industry-leading Microgrid, energy management and sustainability solutions.
• Access to world-class resources and global support networks.
• A collaborative, innovative and high-performing team environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the energy transition and help shape the future of sustainable energy solutions across the Pacific region.

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this a direct application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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