Engineer II, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Engineer II to design and optimize electrical power systems across HV, MV, and LV applications. You will develop conceptual and detailed studies, translate requirements into engineering deliverables, and troubleshoot issues in labs and at customer sites.

The role emphasizes independent work with strong collaboration, continuous learning, and effective communication. The position offers technical depth, career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package in a U.S.

Qualifications

• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with electrical engineering advancements.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs and technical challenges.

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.

Skills

Electrical Distribution Systems

Installation Design

Technical Solution Design

Problem Solving

Product Application

Active Listening

Personal Productivity

Job description

Join our Electrical Systems Design team as an Engineer II and bring your technical expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure worldwide. You'll design electrical systems, solve complex technical challenges, and work on innovative solutions across AC, DC, and hybrid power applications in a role that offers real technical depth and career growth.

What will you do?

• 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

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Electrical Distribution Systems — intermediate level; designing reliable distribution networks for diverse applications
• Installation Design — intermediate level; creating practical installation plans that meet technical and safety standards
• Technical Solution Design — intermediate level; translating customer requirements into actionable engineering deliverables
• Problem Solving — intermediate level; diagnosing and resolving technical issues independently
• Product Application — intermediate level; selecting and specifying equipment that meets project needs
• Active Listening — intermediate level; understanding stakeholder needs to deliver targeted solutions
• Personal Productivity — intermediate level; managing multiple technical tasks with minimal supervision

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with electrical engineering advancements
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs and technical challenges

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

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.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you.

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.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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.

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