Schneider Electric · 2 months ago
Senior Power Systems Engineer - Protection Controls Automation
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expSchneider Electric is looking to hire a Sr. Power Systems Engineer to join their Consulting Services Organization. The role involves serving as a technical advisor, assessing customers' technical needs, and leading projects to deliver solutions that align with project specifications and budgets.
ElectronicsEnergyEnergy ManagementInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Proposal and quotation development
Technical advice during pre-sale engineering consulting
Education of/Consultation with internal/external stakeholders
Develop and maintain relationships with key customers both internal and external
Develop and maintain high technical and commercial proficiency for all PSE offers
Executes engineering work as needed and directed
Deliver technical reports
Mentor others in their area of expertise
Understand and modify wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, one-lines and other standard electrical drawings
Protection relay configuration and testing
Create and modify PLC and HMI programs for standard Automatic Transfer Applications such as Main - Main, Main - Generator, Main - Tie - Main, and Main - Tie - Generator applications
Modify and develop Sequence of Operations (SOO) procedures to meet project specifications and requirements
Perform startup/commissioning activities to verify proper system operation in accordance with the SOO
Select required components and create bill of material (BOM) based on project requirements
Lead troubleshooting as needed to identify and correct system operation issues
Qualification
Required
BSEE or MSEE
5-10 years' experience as an electrical engineer
Experienced with Protection, system/controls engineering including PLCs
Ability to travel 30-50%
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience in switchgear automation, electrical power quality assessment, ATO programming, relay programming and commissioning, electrical maintenance and testing, electrical power system studies, and electrical distribution design
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering documents, codes and standards, technical procedures
Anticipates and communicates project risks and implements mitigation strategies
Benefits
Medical (with member reward points)
Dental
Vision
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
XX 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)
Military leave benefits
Company
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric specializes in the digital transformation of energy management and automation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.08BKey Investors
California State Water Resources Control BoardIdinvest Partners
2025-08-26Post Ipo Debt· $4.08B
2018-04-05Grant· $1.6M
2004-12-03Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Deepak Sharma
President - Greater India zone, MD & CEO - Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd
Jai Sharma
CFO Greater India Zone
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