Senior Power Systems Application Engineer

Schneider Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Chicago is seeking an Application Engineer to design, configure, test, and deliver advanced Protection, Control and Automation (PCA) solutions for power systems across substations and data centers.

You will collaborate with Sales, Project Managers and cross‑functional teams, mentor others, and promote a Safety‑First culture while traveling up to 40% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• 4+ years in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
• Knowledge of Schneider Electric’s LV/MV power systems.
• Experience with Modbus, DNP, IEC61850 protocols.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams for project execution.
• Be a Safety Champion and promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

Protection Schemes

Relay Protection

IEC61850

Modbus

DNP

Testing Protocols

Leadership

Travel 40%

Education

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

Tools

Protection Relays

Relay-based ATO schemes

IEC61850 testing tools

Job description

Schneider Electric in Chicago is seeking an Application Engineer to design, configure, test, and deliver advanced Protection, Control and Automation (PCA) solutions for power systems across substations and data centers.

You will collaborate with Sales, Project Managers and cross‑functional teams, mentor others, and promote a Safety‑First culture while traveling up to 40% domestically.