Senior Power System Engineer

Schneider Electric Corp; Quebec; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Wellness Wallet

Telemedicine

13 paid holidays

Up to 19 days PTO in first year

Parental & caregiver leave

Recharge Break

Employee assistance program

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee share ownership plan

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Canada is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead electrical design and analysis for industrial and commercial projects. You will perform complex power system studies, develop reports, and propose improvements aligned with sustainability goals.

The role requires collaboration with sales teams, on-site customer meetings, and travel across Canada. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in power engineering, a P.Eng or EIT status, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cumulative experience in power engineering studies or electrical design in commercial/industrial projects
• P.Eng. License to be registered as an EIT
• Bilingual is an asset; strong communication with customers and internal teams
• Experience with project engineering proposals and customer presentations
• Microgrid and electrical site audit experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform power system engineering analysis of industrial and commercial electric power systems (coordination of protection, short-circuit, arc-flash, power flow, power quality, audits)
• Evaluate results and prepare written reports with findings, recommendations and mitigations
• Design improvements to support upgrades of facilities' electrical distribution to meet sustainability goals
• Collaborate with Solutions Sales to qualify customer needs and energy solutions
• Meet customers on-site to review needs and deliver tailored proposals
• Provide engineering cost estimates and bid proposals
• Apply codes and standards to deliver safe, reliable, economical electrical systems
• Provide technical support and quality control for assigned projects
• Manage project timelines with customers to ensure long-term relationships
• Travel to various customer locations across Canada

Skills

Power system analysis

Report writing

Client meetings

Communication

Bilingual (fr/en)

Education

P.Eng. License / EIT

Tools

ETAP

PTW/SKM

EasyPower

CYME

Job description

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.

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;
• Provide technical support and quality control for assigned projects;
• Manage project timeline commitments to customers and ensure long‑term relationships;
• Available to travel to various customer locations in Canada

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years of cumulative experience in power engineering studies or electrical design experience in commercial or industrial projects
• Experience in a consulting engineering firm would be considered a strong asset
• Experience with project engineering proposals, project development and customer presentations
• Microgrid and electrical site audit experience is an asset
• Knowledge of a power system analysis software (PTW from SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, CYME) is considered an asset, preferably ETAP;
• Must have a P.Eng. License to must be registered as an EIT
• 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?

• Work on high‑visibility projects where your designs shape critical infrastructure and customer success
• Grow your technical depth while building leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Join a team that champions innovation, quality, and collaborative problem‑solving
• Gain exposure to diverse electrical systems and cutting‑edge technologies across global markets

The expected pay range is CAD 91,200 - CAD 136,800 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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

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.

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.

Team up in the workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program (including service anniversary), sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support your community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

• Participation and coverage levels for specific benefit programs are determined based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, temporary, or fixed‑term) and are subject to applicable plan terms, conditions, and eligibility waiting periods.

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 that 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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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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