Travel‑Ready Electrical Protection & Control Engineer I

Schneider Electric Corp; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (12 holidays, 15 days)

401(k) with match

Hybrid work options

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Application Engineer in the Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group. You will design, configure, test, and implement PCA solutions for diverse customers, while collaborating with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure project success and safety.

The role requires 2+ years in PCA projects, travel up to 50% domestically, and strong knowledge of power systems, protection relays, and IEC61850 protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• 2+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
• Knowledge of protection schemes and relay-based ATO schemes.
• Experience with IEC61850, Modbus, and DNP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work.

Skills

Power systems

Protection schemes

Protection relays

IEC61850

Modbus

DNP

Education

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

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an Application Engineer in the Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group. You will design, configure, test, and implement PCA solutions for diverse customers, while collaborating with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure project success and safety.

The role requires 2+ years in PCA projects, travel up to 50% domestically, and strong knowledge of power systems, protection relays, and IEC61850 protocols.