Senior Engineer I, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric; Franklin (TN); Sur place; USD 102 000 - 152 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead unit substation coordination within the MV Transformer team in the United States. You will guide complex designs, set engineering standards, mentor peers, and coordinate across sales, project execution, engineering, and manufacturing to meet ambitious targets.

You will use CAD and digital tools to optimize orders, resolve escalations, and drive improvements in end-to-end workflows.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of electrical engineering, power distribution, transformer, switchgear, or related technical experience.
• Experience reviewing designs or coordinating complex engineering deliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and coordinated unit substation applications.
• High digital focus; CAD, Salesforce, and SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, technical decision-making, and task management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with customers, production partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with a high level of motivation, ownership, and autonomy.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the technical lead for unit substation order design, integration, and coordination within the MV Transformer team.
• Provide technical direction, peer reviews, and day-to-day guidance on complex applications and engineering decisions.
• Establish and maintain design standards, templates, technical documentation, and standard work.
• Leverage SAP and digital tools to manage and optimize unit substation orders.
• Lead the technical resolution of escalations and implement preventive measures to mitigate design and execution risk.
• Coordinate technical priorities across sales, project execution, engineering, and production partners to ensure alignment.
• Identify process and data gaps and drive improvements in engineering workflows and end-to-end order management.
• Mentor others, share product knowledge, and support consistent technical decision-making.
• Champion a customer-centric approach while improving technical quality, accuracy, and team productivity.
• Develop and deliver technical training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and supplying partners to enhance the quoting and ordering experience for unit substations.
• Align CAD-based unit substation design and coordination for complex or nonstandard applications.
• Review coordination packages, drawings, and technical decisions for accuracy, compliance, and seamless equipment integration.
• Develop templates, engineering standards, and reusable solutions that improve quality and execution speed.
• Provide technical leadership for interlock design, procurement, and issue resolution.
• Facilitate technical discussions, assign or recommend technical actions, and follow issues through closure.
• Support MV Transformer growth initiatives with strong technical and commercial judgment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and engineering peers.

Connaissances

Technical Leadership

Electrical Engineering

CAD & Design Review

Unit Substation Coordination

Design Standards

Documentation

Escalation Management

Stakeholder Management

Workflow Coordination

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

CAD

Salesforce

SAP

Description du poste

Overview

Brand Label is positioning for growth, aiming to increase Medium Voltage (MV) Transformer business in coordinated substation solutions. This experienced Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in this journey by serving as the technical lead for unit substation coordination, guiding complex designs, developing team technical capability, and ensuring alignment across sales, engineering, order management, and manufacturing to achieve our ambitious targets.

As an expert technical partner to the sales force, project execution teams, engineering peers, and production partners, the Senior Electrical Engineer– Unit Substations will deliver best-in-class technical coordination and operational support. This role serves as the technical lead for the team by establishing sound engineering practices, reviewing complex designs, mentoring peers, resolving escalations, and coordinating unit substations through digital plant order management tools. The position provides technical direction and workflow leadership while remaining an individual contributor without direct people-management responsibility.

What will you do?

• Serve as the technical lead for unit substation order design, integration, and coordination within the MV Transformer team.

• Provide technical direction, peer reviews, and day-to-day guidance on complex applications and engineering decisions.

• Establish and maintain design standards, templates, technical documentation, and standard work.

• Leverage SAP and digital tools to manage and optimize unit substation orders.

• Lead the technical resolution of escalations and implement preventive measures to mitigate design and execution risk.

• Coordinate technical priorities across sales, project execution, engineering, and production partners to ensure alignment.

• Identify process and data gaps and drive improvements in engineering workflows and end-to-end order management.

• Mentor others, share product knowledge, and support consistent technical decision-making.

• Champion a customer-centric approach while improving technical quality, accuracy, and team productivity.

• Develop and deliver technical training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with internal teams and supplying partners to enhance the quoting and ordering experience for unit substations.

• Align CAD-based unit substation design and coordination for complex or nonstandard applications.

• Review coordination packages, drawings, and technical decisions for accuracy, compliance, and seamless equipment integration.

• Develop templates, engineering standards, and reusable solutions that improve quality and execution speed.

• Provide technical leadership for interlock design, procurement, and issue resolution.

• Facilitate technical discussions, assign or recommend technical actions, and follow issues through closure.

• Support MV Transformer growth initiatives with strong technical and commercial judgment.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and engineering peers.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Demonstrated technical leadership and the ability to guide peers.

• Advanced electrical engineering judgment and a strong commitment to design quality.

• Passion for achieving results and driving measurable business impact.

• Deep interest in MV transformers, switchgear, and unit substation applications.

• Respect for manufacturing complexities and cross-functional dependencies.

• Solution-oriented with a positive, proactive, and accountable approach.

• Ability to simplify complex technical information into clear decisions and actions.

• Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, and project coordination skills.

• Comfortable providing directions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strategic thinker with sound technical judgment and a problem-solving mindset.

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

Qualifications

• Five or more years of electrical engineering, power distribution, transformer, switchgear, or related technical experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in technical work, reviewing designs, or coordinating complex engineering deliverables.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and coordinated unit substation applications.

• High digital focus; CAD, Salesforce, and SAP experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, technical decision-making, and task management skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate with customers, production partners, and cross-functional teams.

• Self-starter with a high level of motivation, ownership, and autonomy.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Technical Leadership & Peer Mentoring

• Advanced Electrical Engineering Acumen

• CAD & Design Review Experience

• Deep Understanding of Unit Substation Coordination

• Design Standards & Technical Documentation

• Keen Attention to Detail

• Technical Decision-Making & Escalation Management

• Stakeholder Management & Alignment

• Priority & Workflow Coordination

• Strategic Thinking & Planning

• Solution-Oriented Mindset

• Process Optimization

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