Schneider Electric
Senior Electrical Engineer I
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Join us as a Senior Electrical Engineer
Bring your technical expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure. You'll design innovative electrical solutions, guide technical strategy, and work on complex power systems that make a real difference for customers worldwide.
What will you do?
- Design electrical systems for our public sector clients at the conceptual, development, and construction level. Electrical systems can include overall distribution, HVAC support, power factor and quality correction, electrical vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) power generation.
- Conduct field investigations of existing buildings to evaluate the feasibility of customer requests and identify potential improvements to the electrical infrastructure.
- Prepare electrical systems plans and specifications for construction.
- Prepare technical audit reports of existing electrical infrastructure.
- Assist or lead construction administration for projects, as assigned.
- Develop and maintain project plan to ensure scope, schedule, and budget correspond with team expectations.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
- Contribute to strategizing the sale of a project and assisting in sales presentations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
- The majority of the work is sedentary. However, when performing job site visits, the employee will encounter: moving over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, ladder climbing, or similar activities.
- While performing the primary functions of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to a general office environment. During periods of project site visits, the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions as well as mechanical equipment rooms which could consist of confined spaces and loud noises. Employee may work in different environments while on various job sites. This job will require approximately 20%-30% travel to project sites. Travel will occur through the use of an automobile or by airplane to destinations.
What are the key skills we are looking for?
- Electrical Engineering — intermediate level; designing power systems and electrical networks for diverse applications
- Personal Productivity — advanced level; managing priorities and delivering results independently with minimal oversight
- Design Optimization — intermediate level; refining system architectures to balance performance, cost, and reliability
- Problem Solving — intermediate level; diagnosing technical issues and developing practical solutions for customers
- Technical Documentation — intermediate level; creating clear specifications, reports, and technical argumentation
- Power Systems Design — developing level; architecting electrical distribution and backup systems
- Requirements Analysis — intermediate level; translating customer needs into actionable technical specifications
What qualifications will make you successful?
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Required Qualifications:
- Four-year accredited engineering degree
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam
- 5-10 years relevant work experience
- Advanced understanding of the operation and energy use of electrical building systems including power generation and distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection, and low-voltage systems.
- Experience in developing conceptual, pricing, and construction documents for building electrical systems.
- Intermediate ability in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in applying NFPA 70, the National Electric Code, in electrical design.
- Familiarity with the International Building Council codes relevant to electrical systems, and IES standards and guidelines
- Professional verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to listen effectively and solicit input from others
- Organizational skills including, but not limited to, the ability to handle multiple demands and assignments, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently
Desired Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer License
- NCEES Record
- Experience in ETAP, SKM, or other one-line software
- Experience in PV design, EV charging design, and water/wastewater systems.
What's in it for me?
- Work on high-visibility projects where your designs shape critical infrastructure and customer success
- Grow your technical depth while building leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Join a team that champions innovation, quality, and collaborative problem-solving
- Gain exposure to diverse electrical systems and cutting-edge technologies across global markets
- Bring your engineering talent to a role that challenges and rewards you — apply today!
Total Rewards
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
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Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
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When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
About Us
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
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Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
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