SCADA Field Application Engineer

Schneider Electric; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Application Engineer to deploy Electrical Power Monitoring Systems at data centers. This role involves direct customer interaction, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. You will be responsible for software installation, troubleshooting, and providing customer training. This position offers the chance to travel regionally and occasionally internationally, with all expenses covered by the company. Join a forward-thinking team that values sustainability and innovation, and make a significant impact in the field of electrical engineering.

Benefits

Company Credit Card

Mileage Reimbursement

Fleet Vehicle Options

Online Training

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with electrical equipment and troubleshooting network communications.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Electrical Power Monitoring Systems at data center facilities.
• Perform software installation, customization, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Troubleshooting Network Communications

Electrical Fundamentals

Verbal and Written Communication

Teamwork

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Power Monitoring Expert

Power SCADA Expert

Wonderware

Ignition

SQL

Visual Basic

C/C++

Java

Python

Job description

Job Description

Application Engineer

Tulsa, OK and nearby states region

This position will be home-based and requires daily travel to local customer sites within the geographical region. There is the potential for 25-40% travel outside the region, as needed. All expenses are covered and a company credit card is provided. This position might be eligible for a Fleet vehicle (determined by hiring manager and based upon meeting mileage criteria).

U.S. Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required. The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more.

What will you do?

• Focus on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) at data center facilities.
• Customer-facing position - the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end-users daily.
• Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start-up services; start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications; and providing customer training for the commissioned system.
• Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements.
• Installation and upgrading of EPMS software.
• Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware.
• Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting.
• Documenting the as-built system.
• Travel up to 50% to customer sites is required. The majority of travel is domestic with occasional international opportunities.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on control systems, Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrical fundamentals as well as with electrical equipment.
• Ability to technically troubleshoot network communications (IP Addresses and being able to find devices on a network).
• Ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical (or mechanical) drawings.
• Willingness to travel both regionally as well as out of state as needed. (25-50% out of state travel potential).
• Stable work history.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a group setting, team-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving history.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems; Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems.
• Experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.
• Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.
• Good understanding of industry-standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus and IEC 61850.
• HMI configuration experience, including graphical screen development.
• Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert, Wonderware, and Ignition.
• Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, hardware, computer programming languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Python, etc.), databases (SQL), and HTML development.

Notes:

• The first 3-4 weeks involve training and safety classes (online), followed by on-the-job training, partnered with a peer. This will require more than typical overnight travel until candidates get the necessary experience.
• Job sites can change regularly or remain constant for long periods, depending upon client demand. Clients could include commercial, industrial, critical infrastructure, data center, and government facilities.
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet/rental car vehicle options. (Good driving record required)
• Would consider senior-level Application Engineering candidates as well.

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