Power Systems Engineer Sr. Staff at Schneider Electric Columbia, SC

Comunidade Metodista; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Sr. Staff Power Systems Engineer in Columbia, SC to deliver end-to-end power system solutions. You will work with customers, project developers, and managers to evaluate requirements, design robust controls, and ensure project success.

You will lead engineering work, create technical reports, and mentor teammates while developing cross-functional expertise in PCA offerings and power automation for 38 kV systems.

Qualifications

• BS EE or MS EE required with power systems focus.
• Minimum 5 years as an electrical engineer in power/controls.
• Experience with PLCs and HMI systems and protective relays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical reporting.
• Desire to grow with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineer power systems solutions directly with customers and teams.
• Develop proposals, technical reports, and deliverables.
• Mentor others and lead troubleshooting activities.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and studies.
• Support project scope, schedule, and budget adherence.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Customer collaboration

Remote work ability

Technical communication

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Protective Relay programming

Electrical drawings

ATO programming

Sequence of Operations

Job description

Power Systems Engineer Sr. Staff job at Schneider Electric. Columbia, SC. Great people make Schneider Electric a great company. In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all - our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital. Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a better world. You're part of a global team built on purpose, action, curiosity, mastery, and teamwork, turning ambitions into actions.

A day in the life:

As a Power System Engineer you are recognized as a subject matter expert inside and outside of Schneider Electric. You will work directly with customers, business development managers, project developers, and others to develop and deliver solutions that align with the end users' goals. You will evaluate customers technical needs/objectives and deliver a solution that meets project specifications, scope of work, schedule, and budget.

Your typical day will be:

• Execute engineering work
• Provide technical consultation to customers building a trusted advisor relationship
• Develop and maintain a high technical and commercial competency for relevant offers
• Execute engineering work
• Develop proposals
• Draft and deliver technical reports
• Train and mentor others
• Lead troubleshooting activities
• Actively work with your manager on education, experience, and exposure plans for your development

PCA Activities:

• Develop and maintain cross functional expertise with all elements of Schneider PCA offers
• Read, interpret, and modify electrical drawings
• Create and modify PLC and HMI programs for Automatic Throwover (ATO) Applications
• Develop/modify Sequence of Operations procedures
• Develop and implement solutions to solve power system issues
• Actively participate in the PCA Community of Practice

Basic Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE
• 5 years' experience as an electrical engineer
• Experience with power systems or controls engineering including PLC's and HMI's
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Desire to grow/develop and a passion for customers

Technical Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Switchgear power automation for gear < 38kV
• ATO programming in PLC's or Protective Relays
• Protective Relay programming and commissioning
• Exposure to electrical maintenance and testing
• Ability to read and interpret power system studiesElectrical distribution design < 38kV
• Generator controls
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering documents, codes and standards, and technical procedures
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Soft Skills Preferred Qualifications

• Able to anticipate and communicate project risks and how to mitigate them
• Collaborative and influential communication style
• Ability to work remotely effectively
• Capability to work individually or with a team

Why do you want to work for Schneider Electric?

Some of the Vast Rewards of working here

• Full support and career-development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise,and maximize your potential along your career journey
• Generous Total Rewards Plan - comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
• Company Matching 401k up to 6%
• Annual employee share plan options with Company match
• Short term incentive plans (STIP)
• Huge focus on employee engagement and employee resource networks
• Internal recognition system to recognize others and to be recognized
• Access to a huge, global, network of experts to grow your expertise
• Workplace flexibility policies

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 one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

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