Schneider Electric

Engineer II, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric$86K — $129K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical distribution equipment design
  • Familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP, RS-485, and Ethernet protocols
  • Understanding of power monitoring and protective relaying applications
  • Passion for continuous learning in electrical engineering
  • Ability to work independently and in team settings
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize electrical power systems for HV, MV, and LV applications
  • Develop engineering studies to establish technical strategies
  • Troubleshoot product and system issues in lab and customer settings
  • Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and reports
  • Layout and configure switchgear and switchboards
  • Interpret customer drawings and specifications
  • Design control schemes using PLCs and relays

Benefits

  • Work on diverse, high-impact electrical system projects
  • Access to technical training and career development programs
  • Collaborative culture that values innovation
  • Opportunity to specialize in electrical power systems
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
Full Job Description
Join our Electrical Systems Design team as an Engineer II and bring your technical expertise to projects that power critical infrastructure worldwide. You'll design electrical systems, solve complex technical challenges, and work on innovative solutions across AC, DC, and hybrid power applications in a role that offers real technical depth and career growth.

This position is accountable for the design of switchgear and switchboards based on customer plans and specifications. The applicant will work with systems involving ground fault design, PLC transfers and power monitoring. This position works on-site in Columbia, SC.

What will you do?
  • Design and optimize electrical power systems including distribution networks for HV, MV, and LV applications
  • Develop both conceptual and detailed engineering studies that establish technical strategies and equipment specifications
  • Troubleshoot and resolve product and system issues in lab settings and at customer sites
  • Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and reports that support customer solutions and internal standards
  • Layout and configuration of switchgear and switchboard
  • Ability to read, understand, interpret customer dwgs/specifications
  • Design of control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish complex transfer operations
  • Creation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams with SEEXD.
  • Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to suit the application.


What qualifications will make you successful?
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering fields.
  • Must have 5+ years of experience in the design and manufacture of electrical distribution equipment.
  • Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces
  • Ability to understand applications of power circuit monitoring equipment and applications of protective relaying, including over/under voltage, phase loss, frequency, and sync check.
  • Passion for continuous learning and staying current with electrical engineering advancements
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team objectives
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
  • Flexibility to adapt to evolving project needs and technical challenges


What's in it for me?
  • Work on diverse, high-impact electrical system projects across multiple industries
  • Access to technical training, certifications, and career development programs
  • Collaborative culture that values technical excellence and innovative thinking
  • Opportunity to build specialized expertise in electrical power systems and architectures

Bring your electrical engineering talent to a team that's ready to support your growth - apply today!

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 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.

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.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

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.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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!

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
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