Senior Systems Engineering, Power System

Schneider Electric; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a Senior Systems Engineer-Power Systems to join our CTO Data Center of the Future Tech Explore team. You will lead exploration of next-generation data center power architectures, collaborating with divisions, customers, partners, and universities.

The role demands deep expertise in power systems and data centers, with responsibilities spanning grid interfaces, MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, and dynamic AI load considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems, data centers, or utility systems.
• Experience with simulation tools and laboratory or field testing.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and lead global teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate power-system requirements and criteria for technology selection.
• Develop architectures from grid interface to IT load, including MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, power conversion, DC distribution.
• Model and simulate load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, transient, harmonic, and stability performance using ETAP, PSCAD, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Assess how dynamic AI loads affect utilities, generators, UPS, storage, and distribution equipment.
• Lead PoC builds and laboratory or field validation, including test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Develop control strategies for load smoothing, peak shaving, ride-through, grid support, and microgrid operation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and suppliers; identify portfolio gaps and incubation opportunities.
• Capture results in technical reports, reference designs, white papers, and patents.
• Mentor engineers and represent Tech Explore at customer workshops, industry groups, conferences, and standards discussions.

Skills

Power systems

Data center experience

Simulation tools

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer-Power Systems to join our dynamic team.

Why Tech Explore

Data center demand is surging as AI workloads, rising power density, limited energy availability, and sustainability goals reshape electrical infrastructure. Medium-voltage conversion, DC distribution, grid-interactive storage, and advanced UPS controls may redefine future data centers. Tech Explore identifies, models, prototypes, and validates the architectures that will meet customers' mid- and long-term needs.

What You Will Do

As a senior technical contributor in the Chief Technology Office (CTO) Data Center of the Future Tech Explore team, you will report to the team leader. You will lead exploration of next-generation data center power architectures, working with Schneider Electric divisions, customers, partners, and universities.

• Translate disruptive trends into power-system requirements and technology-selection criteria
• Develop architectures from the grid interface to the IT load, including MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, power conversion, backup generation, and DC distribution
• Model and simulate load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, transient, harmonic, and stability performance using tools such as ETAP, PSCAD, or MATLAB/Simulink
• Assess how dynamic AI loads affect utilities, generators, UPS, storage, and distribution equipment
• Lead proof-of-concept builds and laboratory or field validation, including test plans and acceptance criteria
• Develop control strategies for load smoothing, peak shaving, ride-through, grid support, and microgrid operation
• Evaluate emerging technologies and suppliers; identify portfolio gaps and incubation opportunities
• Capture results in technical reports, reference designs, white papers, and patents
• Mentor engineers and represent Tech Explore at customer workshops, industry groups, conferences, and standards discussions

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• More than 5 years of experience in power systems, critical facilities, data centers, power conversion, energy storage, or utility systems
• Proven experience developing power architectures, reference designs, or control concepts
• Experience with simulation tools and laboratory or field testing
• Familiarity with North American and international standards for power conversion, electrical safety, energy storage, and utility interconnection
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, challenge assumptions, and make evidence-based recommendations
• Excellent communication, customer focus, and ability to lead global, matrixed teams without direct authority
• Desirable: PE registration or specialist certification; SESAM Level 1 or 2 for internal candidates
• English fluency required; French, Spanish, or another language is an advantage

Location and Travel

Full-time, U.S.-based, with a preference for the Boston, Massachusetts area. Travel within North America and internationally, approximately 20-30%.

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