Engineer I, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off 15 days

11 holidays?

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric, based in the Nashville area, seeks an Electrical Engineer – Unit Substations to coordinate MV transformer substation designs and align manufacturing with growth targets. You will work with sales and production partners, use CAD and SAP to manage orders, develop coordination templates, and pursue continuous improvements with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive mindset are essential to deliver reliable solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
• CAD, Salesforce and SAP experience preferred
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Autonomous self-starter with motivation and drive

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit substations orders design and integrations within the MV Transformer team
• Leveraging SAP and CAD to manage and optimize unit substation orders
• Resolve escalations and implement preventive measures to mitigate risk
• Communicate across teams and with production partners for alignment
• Identify data gaps and drive end-to-end process improvements
• Champion customer-centric approaches to enhance tools and productivity
• Help develop training materials for stakeholders

Skills

CAD/design experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Prioritization

Strategic thinking

Process optimization

Relationship building

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Unit Substations

Location: Nashville Hub – Franklin, TN

Reports To: Operations Manager – Brand Label

Overview

Brand Label is positioning for growth, aiming to increase Medium Voltage (MV) Transformer business in coordinated substation solutions. This Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in this journey by coordinating substation designs, developing a comprehensive understanding of our MV Transformer s, and ensuring manufacturing alignment to achieve our ambitious target s.

Role Summary

As a strategic partner to the sales force, project execution teams and our production partners, the Electrical Engineer – Brand Label will be instrumental in delivering best‑in‑class service for unit substation coordination and associated operational requirements. This role involves coordinating unit substation s through digital tools in plant order management, identifying opportunities to improve processes and designs, and driving operational excellence with the utmost accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit substations orders design and integrations as a part of the MV Transformer team.
• Leverage SAP and digital tools to manage and optimize unit substation orders.
• Resolve escalations promptly and implement preventive measures to mitigate risk.
• Communicate effectively across teams and with production partners to ensure alignment and coordination.
• Identify process and data gaps, drive improvements in operational workflows and end‑to‑end order management.
• Champion a customer‑centric approach, continuously enhancing our process and tools to accelerate team productivity.
• Contribute to the development of training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with internal teams and supplying partners to enhance the quoting and ordering experience of unit substations.
• Leverage CAD for unit substation designs and coordination.
• Build templates and coordination packages for seamless integration between unit substation equipment.
• Support interlock design and procurement.
• Drive MV Transformer sales initiatives.
• Apply strong commercial sense to support unit substation success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Skills & Capabilities for Success

• Passion for achieving results and driving business impacts.
• Strong interest in developing deep product knowledge.
• Respect for manufacturing complexities.
• Solution‑oriented with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Ability to simplify complex information into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinker with a problem‑solving mindset.

Qualifications

• High digital focus; CAD, Salesforce and SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving, prioritization, and task management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with customers and cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑starter with a high level of motivation and autonomy.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Required Skills

• CAD or Design Experience
• Keen Attention to Detail
• Technical Electrical Acumen
• Stakeholder Management & Alignment
• Motivation & Drive
• Priority Management
• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Solution‑Oriented Mindset
• Relationship Building
• Process Optimization

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short‑term incentives. The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well‑being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

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.