Services Application Engineer

Schneider Electric; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Telemedicine program

Paid family leaves

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Canada is seeking a Services Application Engineer, a senior technical role delivering advanced power system solutions across the full project lifecycle—from opportunity development and tendering to execution and customer support.

This role works with Sales, Tendering, Ecofit, Project Managers, and Service teams to define, design, and deliver electrical distribution, automation, and digital power solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for power system projects, with a focus on brownfield upgrades.
• Develop and deliver electrical distribution and control system designs that meet customer and industry requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, studies, recommendations, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Sales and Tendering teams to support technical proposals, cost estimates, and client presentations.
• Engage directly with customers to assess needs and define solutions as a technical advisor.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and internal guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and QA throughout project execution.
• Support opportunity development and technical qualification activities.
• Contribute to consulting and digital service offerings such as power system studies and digital twin.

Skills

Power Systems

Digital Power

Automation & Control

Bilingual EN/FR

Client relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng. designation or eligible in Canada

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Services Application Engineer is a senior technical role within the Services Engineering team, responsible for delivering advanced power system solutions across the full project lifecycle—from opportunity development and tendering to execution and customer support.

This role works closely with Sales, Tendering, Ecofit, Project Managers, and Service teams to define, design, and deliver electrical distribution, automation, and digital power solutions that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for power system projects, with a focus on brownfield upgrades
• Develop and deliver electrical distribution and control system designs that meet customer and industry requirements
• Prepare technical reports, studies, recommendations, and mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with Sales and Tendering teams to support technical proposals, cost estimates, and client presentations
• Engage directly with customers to assess needs, define solutions, and act as a trusted technical advisor
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal engineering guidelines
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and quality assurance throughout project execution
• Support opportunity development and technical qualification activities
• Contribute to consulting and digital service offerings such as power system studies, digital twin, power quality analysis
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting lifecycle services such as upgrades, maintenance, and optimization
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, contractors, and consultants
• Travel within Canada as required to support customer engagements and project delivery

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Science, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Canada

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in power systems engineering
• Recognized expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Power Systems
  • Digital Power/Power Quality
  • Automation & Control
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on medium to large-scale projects
• Proven ability to independently manage complex technical scopes
• Experience supporting technical sales, proposals, and customer presentations

Technical Knowledge

• Strong background in engineering design, system studies, and technical documentation
• Experience with vendor evaluation and procurement support
• Familiarity with power system analysis tools such as ETAP and SKM is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer‑focused mindset with the ability to develop practical, innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships in a fast‑paced environment
• Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel across Canada as needed

Benefits

Bring your electrical systems expertise to a team that's building the future—apply today!

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
• Telemedicine program
• Paid family leaves, parental and care leave
• Employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling and flexible work arrangements

Invest and plan your future:

• Base salary, incentive plans, employee share ownership plan, retirement plan with employer pension match

Grow your skills and career:

• Ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms such as Coursera

Team up in the workplace:

• Project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, recognition program, engagement survey, and inclusive workplace initiatives

Support your community:

• Volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives supporting youth education

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.