Electrical Systems Design Engineer II – Power & Switchgear

Schneider Electric; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Columbia, SC is seeking an Engineer II to design electrical systems for high-impact infrastructure. You will design electrical distribution equipment, develop conceptual and detailed studies, and create schematics and BOMs for AC, DC, and hybrid power applications.

The role emphasizes practical testing, on-site collaboration, and documentation, with opportunities for technical depth and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the design and manufacture of electrical distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP, RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize electrical power systems including distribution networks for HV, MV, and LV applications
• Develop both conceptual and detailed engineering studies that establish technical strategies and equipment specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve product and system issues in lab settings and at customer sites
• Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and reports that support customer solutions and internal standards
• Layout and configuration of switchgear and switchboard
• Ability to read, understand, interpret customer drawings/specifications
• Design of control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish complex transfer operations
• Creation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams with SEEXD
• Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to suit the application

Skills

5+ years experience

communication skills

independent worker

team collaboration

electrical power systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modbus

TCP/IP

RS-485

Ethernet

SEEXD

PLC design

Job description

Schneider Electric in Columbia, SC is seeking an Engineer II to design electrical systems for high-impact infrastructure. You will design electrical distribution equipment, develop conceptual and detailed studies, and create schematics and BOMs for AC, DC, and hybrid power applications.

The role emphasizes practical testing, on-site collaboration, and documentation, with opportunities for technical depth and career growth.