Application Engineer - Protection & Automation (Hybrid)

Schneider Electric; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

12 holidays per year, 15 days PTO

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Application Engineer for Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) in the United States. This role involves solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.

You will design, configure, test, and implement advanced PCA solutions, collaborating with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• 2+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
• Advanced knowledge of power systems and protection schemes.
• Experience with protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.
• Proficiency in Modbus, DNP, IEC61850 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams for project execution.
• Promote safety-first culture in all aspects of work.

Skills

Protection schemes

Relay-based ATO

IEC61850

Modbus/DNP

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an Application Engineer for Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) in the United States. This role involves solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.

You will design, configure, test, and implement advanced PCA solutions, collaborating with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.