Junior Electrical Engineer

Schneider Electric Corp; España; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Junior Electrical SME Engineer to support the design and delivery of Prefab data center solutions built on Schneider Electric components. You will work under direct supervision on basic electrical drawings, wiring schedules, BOMs and supplier data, progressing toward autonomous electrical deliverables.

You will gain exposure to tendering, RFIs and design verification, using standard architectures and templates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internship or graduate project valued.
• Good English communication skills, written and spoken; additional languages are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of IEC electrical principles and low-voltage distribution.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update basic electrical schematics, diagrams, panel layouts and BOMs.
• Prepare wiring lists, load schedules and preliminary BOMs under supervision.
• Support tendering and RFQ activities; assist with technical evaluations under senior supervision.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure design integrity and project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design basics

Drafting & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

0–2 years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

The plant specializes in Engineered-to-Order (ETO) solutions within the Secure Power division, focusing on prefabricated data centers and power modules. It delivers complete solutions built on Schneider Electric components, covering the full project lifecycle, from tendering and design to commissioning at the customer site and subsequent services.

Role purpose

Support the electrical design and delivery of Prefab data center solutions under direct supervision. The role focuses on accurate execution of basic electrical drawings, wiring and cable schedules, bills of materials, supplier RFQs, technical document checks and quality-controlled project deliverables, while building the skills required to progress toward an autonomous Electrical SME role.

Position scope and level of autonomy

Level: Junior / L1 Electrical SME Engineer.

• Autonomy: works under direct supervision of a Senior Electrical SME, Technical Leader or Solution Architect.
• Primary focus: disciplined execution using approved procedures, templates, checklists and standard architectures.
• Project exposure: supports small projects below 1 MW and clearly bounded work packages within larger projects.
• Development objective: progress from supported execution to ownership of standard electrical deliverables.

Key responsibilities

Tender and proposal support

• Become familiar with customer and site electrical requirements through guided reviews led by a Senior Electrical SME, Technical Leader or Solution Architect.
• Provide high-level support in the preparation and update of basic single-line diagrams, equipment lists, cable and wiring schedules, and preliminary bills of materials, using approved templates and standard solutions.
• Assist with RFQ preparation, supplier offer follow-up and the organization of technical information. Technical evaluations, compliance decisions and supplier selection remain under senior supervision.
• Participate in the initial review of customer design exceptions (CDEs), requests for information (RFIs) and tender inputs using established checklists, escalating questions, deviations and risks for senior validation.
• Support Technical Leaders and Solution Architects by gathering equipment data, updating controlled documents and preparing draft technical content for offers. Final technical conclusions and customer commitments require senior approval.

Design and project execution

• Produce and update basic electrical schematics, detailed drawings, panel and equipment layouts, cable lists, wiring lists and BOMs.
• Apply approved design rules, standard architectures, naming conventions, document control requirements and quality checklists.
• Support basic load schedules, equipment sizing and design verification under supervision.
• Use Schneider Electric internal tools and approved engineering software to prepare and maintain project deliverables.
• Coordinate assigned electrical interfaces with structural, cooling, control, factory and commissioning teams.
• Maintain deliverable status, comments and revisions in Teams, Planner and project repositories.

Factory, construction and close-out support

• Support responses to factory questions and RFIs, escalating technical decisions to the responsible Senior SME.
• Check supplier and factory documentation against approved drawings and project requirements.
• Update drawings and schedules following approved redlines and changes.
• Support preparation of as-built documentation and lessons learnt.

Skills and capabilities

• Growth mindset, attention to detail and willingness to learn through coaching and technical training.
• Ability to follow procedures, ask for clarification early and escalte risks or deviations appropriately.
• Clear written and verbal communication in an international, multidisciplinary environment.
• Good organization, ownership of assigned actions and reliable follow-up of deadlines.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 tools and willingness to develop proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM and internal engineering platforms.
• Basic understanding of LV electrical distribution, protection, UPS, generators, earthing and electrical panels.
• Commitment to safety, quality, cybersecurity and Schneider Electric ethical standard

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience. Internship, graduate project or initial experience in electrical design, industrial systems or data centers is valued.
• Good English communication skills, written and spoken. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of IEC electrical principles and low-voltage distribution.
• Initial exposure to Schneider Electric products, AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, EasyPower or equivalent tools is desirable but not mandatory.
• Availability for occasional travel to factories, suppliers or customer sites.

What's in it for me?

• Work on diverse, high-impact electrical system projects across multiple industries
• Access to technical training, certifications, and career development programs
• Collaborative culture that values technical excellence and innovative thinking
• Opportunity to build specialized expertise in electrical power systems and architectures

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