Power System Junior Engineer

Schneider Electric; Richmond; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Electrical Engineer to perform power system analysis, design and proposal work under supervision. You will analyze protection coordination, short-circuit, arc-flash, power flow, power quality, audits, and design improvements for medium and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities include reporting findings, supporting sustainability goals, and coordinating with sales to qualify customer needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Electrical Engineering Program.
• Experience in power engineering studies or electrical design for industrial/commercial projects is an asset.
• Knowledge of power system analysis software (SKM PTW, ETAP, EasyPower, CYME) is an asset; ETAP preferred.
• Bilingual is an asset.
• Strong communications skills to effectively communicate with customers, sales reps and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system engineering analysis of industrial and commercial electric power systems.
• Evaluate analysis results and prepare written reports with findings, recommendations, and mitigations.
• Design improvements to support upgrades of facilities’ electrical distribution systems.
• Collaborate with Solutions Sales team to qualify customer needs and energy solutions.
• Meet customers on-site and review their needs.
• Provide engineering cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and economical electrical systems; provide technical support and quality control.
• Manage project timelines and travel to various Canadian customer locations.

Skills

Power system analysis

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

SKM PTW

ETAP

EasyPower

CYME

Job description

Execute electrical power system network analysis, perform electrical engineering design of projects and provide solution-based engineering proposals under the supervision of a senior engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system engineering analysis of industrial and commercial electric power systems in the areas of coordination of protection, short-circuit calculation, arc-flash hazard analysis, power flow, power quality, site audits, design improvements of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, and product application;
• Evaluate analysis results and prepare written report of findings, recommendations, and mitigation solutions;
• Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support upgrades of facilities’electrical distribution system in conjunction with the customers’ needs, specifically to meet sustainability goals (microgrids) and improve system safety and reliability;
• Work with Solutions Sales team and potential customers to help qualifying customer needs, and potential energy solutions;
• Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs;
• Provide Engineering cost estimates and bid proposals;
• Utilize Engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, reliable, and economical;
• Providetechnical supportand quality control for assigned projects;
• Manageproject timeline commitments tocustomers and ensure long-term relationships;
• Available to travel to various customer locations in Canada

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Graduate of Electrical Engineering Program
• Experience in power engineering studies or electrical design experience in commercial or industrial projects is an asset
• Knowledge of a power system analysis software (PTW from SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, CYME) is considered an asset, preferable ETAP;
• Bilingual is an asset;
• Must have strong communications skills to effectively communicate with customers, sales reps, and other technical support and inside staff.

What's in it for me?

• Real project experience designing electrical systems that power critical infrastructure
• Mentorship from seasoned engineers dedicated to developing your technical skills
• Exposure to diverse industries and innovative power system technologies
• Career growth opportunities within a technical track that rewards specialized expertise

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

The expected pay range is CAD 64,000 - CAD 96,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.

For Ontario applicants, this posting complies with provincial law which does not require disclosure of the pay range. Inquiries regarding the pay range can be directed to the recruiting / hiring manager.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team*:

Care for yourself and your family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance; Wellness Wallet (reimbursement for medical / wellbeing expenses); telemedicine program; 13 paid holidays annually; up to 19 days paid time off in first year; paid family leaves; parental and care leave; Recharge Break (savings plan for a future paid leave of absence); employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements.

Invest and plan your future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: base salary; incentive plans; employee share ownership plan; retirement plan with employer pension match.

Grow your skills and career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

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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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