Schneider Electric

Senior Application Engineer

Schneider Electric$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with electrical fundamentals and equipment.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting skills for network communications.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical drawings and specifications.
  • Willingness to travel regionally and occasionally out of state.
  • Stable work history in a similar role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Install, upgrade, and deploy Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
  • Engage directly with customers and contractors in a team environment.
  • Perform software installation, customization, and start-up services.
  • Troubleshoot electrical power monitoring equipment and device communications.
  • Consult with customers to determine operational requirements for systems.
  • Configure and commission Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware.
  • Document the as-built system for future reference.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel, including potential international assignments.
  • Possibility of shift work to meet customer needs.
Full Job Description
Application Engineer

This position will travel to local customer sites within the geographical region with expected overnight potential of up to 50% for periods of time.

U.S. Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required. The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more.

What will you do?
  • Focus on the installation, upgrading and deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
  • Customer-facing position - the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end-users daily.
  • Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start-up services; start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications; and providing customer training for the commissioned system.
  • Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements.
  • Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware.
  • Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting.
  • Documenting the as-built system.
  • Daily commuting to customer sites is required. The majority of travel is domestic with occasional international opportunities.
  • Shift work is possible with this role.

What qualifications will make you successful?
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on control systems, Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with electrical fundamentals as well as with electrical equipment.
  • Ability to technically troubleshoot network communications (IP Addresses and being able to find devices on a network).
  • Ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical (or mechanical) drawings.
  • Willingness to travel both regionally as well as out of state as needed.
  • Stable work history.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively in a group setting.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and good driving history.

Desirable Qualifications:
  • Experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems; Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems.
  • Experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.
  • Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.
  • Good understanding of industry-standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, and BACnet.
  • Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.
  • Knowledgeable in computer programming languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Python, etc.), databases (SQL), and HTML development.
  • HMI configuration experience, including graphical screen development.
  • Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert, and Wonderware.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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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