Senior Engineer I, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Schneider Electric Corp. seeks a Sr Electrical Engineer I to join Central Engineering, focusing on Power systems. You will design electrical systems, develop prototypes, and coordinate with plant engineering to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. You will review customer documents and create drawings and BOMs for approval.

The role requires strong grasp of ETO equipment, familiarity with Schneider tools like order editor, and willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred Master’s in Electrical Engineering).
• Experience designing control schemes and utilizing PLCs/relays.
• Experience creating, testing, and troubleshooting electrical schemes.
• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, RS-485, Ethernet and other interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and components.
• Develop and test prototypes.
• Collaborate with engineering team.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and provide technical support.
• Ensure projects meet timeline and budget.
• Review customer documents and develop harmonized solutions.
• Create engineering drawings, one-lines, foundation drawings, wire lists, and BOMs.
• Coordinate with plant engineering and production teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

Technical support

Documentation

Customer documents review

Project coordination

Engineering drawing

PLC/Relays knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Order editor

ACE

ACE Test

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Sr Electrical Engineer I to become part of our team. This role will be within Central Engineering, focusing on Power systems. The chosen candidate will have the responsibility of aiding in the engineering of customized medium voltage equipment.

The ideal candidate is well-versed in engineering of medium voltage ETO equipment.

What will you do?

• Designing electrical systems and components.
• Developing and testing prototypes.
• Collaborating with the engineering team.
• Troubleshooting electrical issues.
• Providing technical support to team members.
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Examine all customer-supplied documents, including technical specifications, customer one-liners, and other materials, to develop effective and harmonized solutions provided by Schneider Electric.
• Conducting thorough order reviews as necessary to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications, technical requirements, and company standards. This step helps to identify any potential issues or discrepancies early on in the process.
• Create all e engineering documents like drawings, one line, foundation drawings, wire list and bill of material for customer approval.
• Coordinate with plant engineering teams for smoother execution of the projects.
• Coordinate and support all production issues for timely delivery to the customer.

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

• Be an outgoing and energetic professional who thinks strategically and creatively.
• Strive for value-added solutions and identify quick wins (agile thinking).
• Must be well organized and a self-starter who works well with people.
• Strong knowledge of electrical concepts around Schneider electric’s ETO equipment
• Strong knowledge of engineering tools used in Schneider electric like order editor. See PM, See electrical, ACE and ACE Test etc.
• Possess an advanced level of technical experience within the ETO product portfolio.
• Willingness to travel at least 10% domestically.

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

What are the technical requirements of the role?

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering / preferred master’s in electrical engineering
• Experience designing control schemes, and utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish providing efficient solutions to our customers.
• Experience in creating, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical schemes.
• Experience with Modbus communications, utility metering, and circuit monitoring applications.
• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, RS-485, Ethernet and other third party interfaces.

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.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive:

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• flexible work arrangements
• paid family leaves
• well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year

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