Senior Application Engineer, Power Systems & Protection

Schneider Electric; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

12 holidays per year

15 days paid time off per year

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Electrical Protection Engineer in the United States with 4+ years of experience in protection, control, and automation projects. You will design, configure, test, and implement PCA solutions for substations, data centers, and distribution networks while collaborating across sales, PMs, and cross-functional teams.

You will promote a Safety‑First culture, lead related initiatives, and travel up to 40% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• 4+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
• Knowledge of LV/MV power systems.
• Advanced knowledge of power systems and protection schemes.
• Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.
• Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
• Experience with Modbus, DNP, IEC61850 protocols.
• Experience executing complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.
• Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s Medium and Low Voltage systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Be a Safety Champion: Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety‑First culture in every aspect of your work.

Skills

Power systems

Protection schemes

Relays & ATO schemes

Communication protocols

IEC61850

Leadership & mentoring

Travel 40%

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an Electrical Protection Engineer in the United States with 4+ years of experience in protection, control, and automation projects. You will design, configure, test, and implement PCA solutions for substations, data centers, and distribution networks while collaborating across sales, PMs, and cross-functional teams.

You will promote a Safety‑First culture, lead related initiatives, and travel up to 40% domestically.