Sr. Power Systems Engineer- PCA

Schneider Electric; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Power System Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in electrical engineering to create innovative solutions for clients. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams, developing proposals, and delivering technical reports that align with customer goals. You'll have the opportunity to mentor others and grow your skills in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology. Don't miss your chance to be part of a company that values inclusion and teamwork.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Family Leave

Stock Purchase Opportunity

Well-being Programs

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience as an electrical engineer with a focus on power systems.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI programming, with strong technical consultation skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering work and provide technical consultation to customers.
• Develop proposals and deliver technical reports while mentoring others.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Technical Consultation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC Software

Job description

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $112,000-168,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits), flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

As a Power System Engineer you are recognized as a subject matter expert inside and outside of Schneider Electric. You will work directly with customers, business development managers, project developers, and others to develop and deliver solutions that align with the end users’ goals. You will evaluate customers' technical needs/objectives and deliver a solution that meets project specifications, scope of work, schedule, and budget.

Your typical day will be:

• Execute engineering work
• Provide technical consultation to customers building a trusted advisor relationship
• Develop and maintain a high technical and commercial competency for relevant offers
• Develop proposals
• Draft and deliver technical reports
• Train and mentor others
• Lead troubleshooting activities
• Actively work with your manager on education, experience, and exposure plans for your development

PCA Activities:

• Develop and maintain cross functional expertise with all elements of Schneider PCA offers
• Read, interpret, and modify electrical drawings
• Create and modify PLC and HMI programs for Automatic Throwover (ATO) Applications
• Develop/modify Sequence of Operations procedures
• Develop and implement solutions to solve power system issues

Basic Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE
• 5 years’ experience as an electrical engineer
• Experience with power systems or controls engineering including PLCs and HMIs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Desire to grow/develop and a passion for customers

Technical Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Switchgear power automation for gear < 38kV
• ATO programming in PLCs or Protective Relays
• Protective Relay programming and commissioning
• Exposure to electrical maintenance and testing
• Ability to read and interpret power system studies
• Electrical distribution design < 38kV
• Generator controls
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering documents, codes and standards, and technical procedures
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Soft Skills Preferred Qualifications

• Able to anticipate and communicate project risks and how to mitigate them
• Collaborative and influential communication style
• Ability to work remotely effectively
• Capability to work individually or with a team

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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