Engineer I, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric North America Operations Power Systems Division in Mount Juliet, TN is hiring an Electrical Engineer to design and support medium voltage power distribution systems, including protective relays, PLC controls, and power monitoring.

You will generate drawings, BOMs, and schematics, ensure design compliance with ANSI/IEEE and UL standards, and collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and project teams to deliver quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering is required.
• US citizen or eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Ability to succeed in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn medium voltage switchgear and power system protection & design.

Responsibilities

• Generate and ensure technical quality of deliverables (drawings, bills of material, services).
• Ensure compliance with the project's objectives.
• Pursue continuous improvement of design activities in knowledge, efficiency, processes, quality and service level.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Technical Antenna teams to ensure design intent and safety requirements are maintained.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Medium voltage switchgear

Power system protection

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Discover the opportunity to join an international, dynamic, and responsible company that fosters the development of all its people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice.

Schneider Electric North America Operations Power Systems Division has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to assume the role of Electrical Engineer at our Mount Juliet, TN facilities. For those with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and industry experience with an interest in the electrical power industry, Schneider Electric is hiring!

Overview:

The successful candidate will work with the design of electrical power distribution systems involving protective relays, PLC controls, and power monitoring using computer aided design tools to design one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts of the medium voltage electrical products and equipment (2.4-38kV) serving the ANSI/IEEE, UL, North American Market.

This role is responsible for providing all aspects of customer support. Consults on application of products and solutions with end users, consultants, and contractors as well as Schneider Electric sales, quotation, and project execution teams. Works closely with factory support functions (production, supply chain, purchasing, and customer service) to provide the best experience to our customers.

Main activities:

• Generate and ensure technical quality of deliverables (drawings, bills of material, services)
• Ensure compliance with the project's objectives
• Continuous improvement of the design activity in terms of technical knowledge, efficiency, processes, quality, and service level
• Collaborates with Design Engineering and Technical Antenna team to ensure compliance with design intent and safety considerations are maintained

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
• US citizen or those who have the legal right to work in the US with no sponsorship
• Aptitude and ability to succeed in a manufacturing environment
• Aptitude and ability to learn medium voltage switchgear / electrical engineering power system protection & design

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 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.

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