Senior Electrical Engineer I

Schneider Electric; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical solutions for critical infrastructure projects, guiding technical strategy and working on power systems that make an impact worldwide.

You will design electrical systems for public sector clients, conduct field investigations, and prepare plans and reports for construction, while leading or supporting construction administration and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Four-year accredited engineering degree.
• Successful completion of the FE exam.
• 5–10 years relevant work experience.
• Advanced understanding of electrical building systems including power generation and distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection and low-voltage systems.
• Experience in developing conceptual, pricing, and construction documents for building electrical systems.
• Intermediate ability in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience applying NFPA 70, the National Electric Code, in electrical design.
• Familiarity with International Building Code codes relevant to electrical systems, and IES standards and guidelines.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills including listening and soliciting input.
• Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for public sector clients from conceptual to construction level.
• Conduct field investigations of existing buildings to evaluate feasibility of requests and identify improvements.
• Prepare electrical systems plans and specifications for construction.
• Prepare technical audit reports of existing electrical infrastructure.
• Assist or lead construction administration for projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans to ensure scope, schedule, and budget align with team expectations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and support sales presentations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Personal productivity

Design optimization

Problem solving

Technical documentation

Power systems design

Requirements analysis

Education

Four-year accredited engineering degree

FE exam

Professional Engineer License

NCEES record

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Join us as a Senior Electrical Engineer and bring your technical expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure. You'll design innovative electrical solutions, guide technical strategy, and work on complex power systems that make a real difference for customers worldwide.

What will you do?

• Design electrical systems for our public sector clients at the conceptual, development and construction level. Electrical systems can include overall distribution, HVAC support, power factor and quality correction, electrical vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) power generation.
• Conduct field investigations of existing buildings to evaluate feasibility of customer requests and identify potential improvements to the electrical infrastructure.
• Prepare electrical systems plans and specifications for construction.
• Prepare technical audit reports of existing electrical infrastructure.
• Assist or lead construction administration for projects, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain project plan to ensure scope, schedule, and budget correspond with team expectations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Contribute to strategizing the sale of a project and assisting in sales presentations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

The majority of the work is sedentary. However, when performing job site visits the employee will encounter: moving over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, ladder climbing or similar activities.

While performing the primary functions of the job, the employee is regularly exposed a general office environment. During periods of project site visits, the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions as well as mechanical equipment rooms which could consist of confined spaces and loud noises. Employee may work in different environments while on various job sites. This job will require approximately 20%-30% travel to project sites. Travel will occur through the use of an automobile or by airplane to destinations.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Electrical Engineering - intermediate level; designing power systems and electrical networks for diverse applications
• Personal Productivity - advanced level; managing priorities and delivering results independently with minimal oversight
• Design Optimization - intermediate level; refining system architectures to balance performance, cost, and reliability
• Problem Solving - intermediate level; diagnosing technical issues and developing practical solutions for customers
• Technical Documentation - intermediate level; creating clear specifications, reports, and technical argumentation
• Power Systems Design - developing level; architecting electrical distribution and backup systems
• Requirements Analysis - intermediate level; translating customer needs into actionable technical specifications

What qualifications will make you successful?

Required Qualifications:

• Four-year accredited engineering degree
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam
• 5-10 years relevant work experience
• Advanced understanding of the operation and energy use of electrical building systems including power generation and distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection and lowvoltage systems.
• Experience in developing conceptual, pricing, and construction documents for building electrical systems.
• Intermediate ability in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in applying NFPA 70, the National Electric Code, in electrical design.
• Familiarity with the International Building Council codes relevant to electrical systems, and IES standards and guidelines
• Professional verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to listen effectively and solicit input from others
• Organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer License
• NCEES Record
• Experience in ETAP, SKM or other one-line software
• Experience in PV design, EV charging design, and water / waste water systems.

What's in it for me?

• Work on high-visibility projects where your designs shape critical infrastructure and customer success
• Grow your technical depth while building leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Join a team that champions innovation, quality, and collaborative problem-solving
• Gain exposure to diverse electrical systems and cutting-edge technologies across global markets

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.

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