Engineering Leader – Protection, Control & Automation

Schneider Electric

Nashville (TN)

Hybrid

USD 142,000 - 214,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Paid family leave
Well-being programs
12 holidays per year
15 days paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking an Engineering Manager for Protection, Control & Automation (PCA) in a hybrid role. You will lead a team of engineers and commissioning specialists on protection, control, and automation projects using relays, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and networking.

Responsibilities include resource planning, project execution, and liaison with Sales and finance. The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 5+ years engineering and people-management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of people management experience.
  • Leadership & management skills including coaching, mentoring, performance management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the engineering resource plan to meet backlog and forecasts.
  • Ensure timely, high-quality project execution and stakeholder collaboration throughout the lifecycle.
  • Lead and develop the PCA team, conduct performance evaluations, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & management
Communication skills
Mentoring / Coaching
Stakeholder influence
Autonomous / proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Protection Relays
PLC
HMI
SCADA
EPAS

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking an Engineering Manager for Protection, Control & Automation (PCA) in a hybrid role. You will lead a team of engineers and commissioning specialists on protection, control, and automation projects using relays, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and networking.

Responsibilities include resource planning, project execution, and liaison with Sales and finance. The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering, 5+ years engineering and people-management

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