Senior Engineer I, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric; El Paso, Houston (TX, TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Texas, United States, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer I to join our Central Engineering team. You will design low voltage ETO equipment, create drawings, review customer requirements, and support manufacturing through the full project lifecycle.

The role requires 3–5 years in power distribution and protection schemes, strong knowledge of SEE tools and AutoCAD, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing and projects. Travel up to 15–20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years in power distribution, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, or related ETO equipment.
• Experience designing electrical control and protection schemes.
• Experience creating, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and schematics.
• Knowledge of power distribution equipment, metering systems, and protection devices.
• Familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet, RS-485, and other industrial protocols.
• Working knowledge of NEC, UL, NEMA, and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency with SEE Electrical/SEE XP, AutoCAD, and Schneider Electric engineering tools.
• Experience reviewing customer specifications and translating requirements into engineered solutions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems, protection schemes, and control solutions for low voltage ETO equipment.
• Develop engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and BOM.
• Review customer specifications and documents to ensure compliant and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct order reviews to verify project scope, technical requirements, and design compliance.
• Utilize Schneider Electric engineering tools to create and maintain project documentation.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, plant engineering, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical support during production and resolve engineering-related issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for design standardization, cost reduction, and process improvement.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Schneider Electric ETO knowledge

Power distribution systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Order Editor

SEE Electrical

SEE XP

SEE PM

ACE

ACE Test

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer I to join our Central Engineering team. This role focuses on power systems engineering and supports the design and execution of customized low voltage equipment solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, including design, documentation, customer requirements review, and manufacturing support.

The ideal candidate has experience with low voltage engineered-to-order (ETO) equipment and enjoys collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

What will you do?

• Design electrical systems, protection schemes, and control solutions for low voltage ETO equipment.
• Develop engineering documentation, drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and Bill of Materials
• Review customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical documents to develop compliant and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct order reviews to verify project scope, technical requirements, and design compliance.
• Utilize Schneider Electric engineering tools to create and maintain project documentation.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, plant engineering, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical support during production and resolve engineering-related issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Support customer approval drawing packages and engineering submittals.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for design standardization, cost reduction, and process improvement.

What skills will you need to be successful in this role?

• Strong technical aptitude with a passion for electrical engineering and problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of Schneider Electric ETO products and power distribution systems.
• Experience using engineering tools such as Order Editor, SEE Electrical, SEE XP, SEE PM, ACE, and ACE Test.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and apply engineering standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, and project management.
• Willingness to travel up to 15-20% domestically as required.

What are the technical requirements of the role?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in power distribution, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, or related ETO equipment.
• Experience designing electrical control and protection schemes.
• Experience creating, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and schematics.
• Knowledge of power distribution equipment, metering systems, and protection devices.
• Familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet, RS-485, and other industrial communication protocols.
• Working knowledge of NEC, UL, NEMA, and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency with SEE Electrical/SEE XP, AutoCAD, and Schneider Electric engineering tools.
• Experience reviewing customer specifications and translating requirements into engineered solutions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Schneider Electric low voltage and medium voltage product portfolios.
• Experience supporting custom ETO projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of protection relays, metering systems, and communication architectures.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and 3D engineering platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives.

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