Solutions Project Development Consultant

Schneider Electric; Dallas, Nashville (TX, TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States is seeking a Solutions Project Development Consultant to lead the development of tailored, multi‑system integrated solutions addressing electrification, digitization, and sustainability needs. You will drive early engagement through tendering, ensuring optimal design, technical compliance, and competitive commercial positioning.

This role requires coordinating with sales, solution architects, engineering, estimating, and commercial teams across units while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field required.
• Proven experience developing complex integrated solutions and proposals.
• Experience working cross-functionally with strong stakeholder coordination.
• Experience with tendering, system integration, or design-build project development.
• Knowledge of Microgrids, Critical Infrastructure, or industrial/process applications.
• Understanding of design-build project delivery models and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex, multi-system integrated solutions and proposals.
• Translate system architecture, equipment selection, and critical interfaces into proposals and contracts.
• Partner with sales, solution architects, engineering, estimating, and commercial teams across units.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams and ensure accountability across functions.
• Guide project development through bidding and tendering processes.
• Balance technical excellence, cost, constructability, and delivery feasibility in proposals.
• Engage with customers, including senior stakeholders, to communicate strategies and value propositions.
• Support early-stage project development in areas like Microgrids and Fleet Electrification.
• Contribute to process improvements in solution design, tendering efficiency, and system performance.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial acumen

Solution development

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Job description

Are you ready to drive technological innovation, lead impactful pursuits, and engage at the C level? If you're a sales or operations minded individual who possesses an entrepreneurial mindset, creative problem‑solving skills, and is someone who finds thrill in pursuing tough projects, we need you!

The North American Regional Application Center is the commercial engine behind the development of Schneider Electric’s cutting‑edge Smart Infrastructure alongside commercial teams from across the organizations, shaping the future of Data Centers, Energy Parks, Microgrids, and beyond.

As a Solutions Project Development Consultant, you are a recognized expert responsible for leading the development of complex, tailor‑made integrated solutions that address customers’ electrification, digitization, and sustainability needs. You spearhead solution offers across the full lifecycle of strategic pursuits—from early‑stage engagement through tendering—ensuring optimal system design, technical compliance, and competitive commercial positioning.

What will you do:

This role blends deep technical expertise with commercial acumen, acting as a critical bridge between customers, opportunity leaders, and cross‑functional teams. You will define and integrate multi‑technology solutions spanning electrical, mechanical, and digital systems, delivering differentiated offerings aligned to customer performance, financial, and operational goals.

Leadership & Solution Development

• Lead the development of complex, multi‑system integrated solutions
• Work with our technical team partners to translate system architecture, equipment selection, and critical interfaces across multiple technologies and partners into proposals and contracts
• Partner closely with sales, solution architects, engineering, estimating, and commercial teams across multiple business units and sales organizations
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary teams, delegating work and ensuring accountability across functions

Tendering & Pursuit Execution

• Lead project development through the bidding process, supporting commercial leaders and tendering teams
• Guide development of proposals that balance technical excellence, cost, constructability, and delivery feasibility

Customer Engagement & Segment Focus

• Engage directly with customers, including senior stakeholders, to communicate technical strategies and value propositions
• Support early‑stage project development, shaping opportunities in areas such as Microgrids, Fleet Electrification, and Smart Infrastructure solutions

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to the development of technical processes, standards, and best practices within the multi‑system integration discipline. Drive continuous improvement in solution design, tendering efficiency, and system performance.

Scope of Role

• Act as a project leader, with responsibility for guiding teams and ensuring delivery
• Lead and influence medium to large, complex integrated solution pursuits across a wide spectrum from electrical distribution and control systems to software and digital platforms
• Work in environments with ambiguity and evolving requirements, apply structured problem‑solving and expert judgment

What will make you successful:

• High level of ownership, independence, and decision‑making capability in ambiguous environments
• Collaborative leadership and the ability to influence without authority
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance technical and financial outcomes
• Exceptional communication and executive engagement skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
• Proven track record of developing and delivering complex integrated solutions and proposals.
• Experience working in cross‑functionally with strong stakeholder coordination capabilities
• Experience in tendering, system integration, or design‑build project development
• Experience with Microgrids, Critical Infrastructure, or industrial/process applications
• Knowledge of design‑build project delivery models and construction processes

What's in it for you:

Multi‑system integration is central to delivering differentiated, high‑value solutions that enable customers to achieve their energy transition and digital transformation goals. This role directly drives success in complex, high‑impact projects by ensuring optimized system performance, reduced risk, and competitive advantage within a single integrated contract.

• Opportunity to lead and influence major technical solutions for significant customer projects
• Position yourself as a key technical authority in complex multi‑technology environments
• Build and maintain strategic relationships across various business functions
• Continuous learning and growth in cutting‑edge technology solutions
• Shape the future of technical architecture solutions for major customer initiatives

We must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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