Schneider Electric

Senior Engineer I, Electrical Systems Design

Schneider Electric • $101K — $152K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 3-5 years of experience in power distribution or ETO equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of power distribution systems and protection devices.
  • Experience with engineering tools like SEE Electrical and AutoCAD.
  • Familiarity with NEC, UL, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems and control solutions for low voltage equipment.
  • Develop engineering documentation and drawings.
  • Review customer specifications and create compliant solutions.
  • Verify project scope and technical requirements through order reviews.
  • Provide technical support during production and troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid family leave.
  • 12 holidays and 15 days of paid time off annually.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for career development and skills training.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer I to join our Central Engineering team. This role focuses on power systems engineering and supports the design and execution of customized low voltage equipment solutions. The successful candidate will contribute to engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, including design, documentation, customer requirements review, and manufacturing support.

The ideal candidate has experience with low voltage engineered-to-order (ETO) equipment and enjoys collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

What will you do?
• Design electrical systems, protection schemes, and control solutions for low voltage ETO equipment.
• Develop engineering documentation, drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and Bill of Materials
• Review customer specifications, one-line diagrams, and technical documents to develop compliant and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct order reviews to verify project scope, technical requirements, and design compliance.
• Utilize Schneider Electric engineering tools to create and maintain project documentation.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electrical designs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, plant engineering, and project teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical support during production and resolve engineering-related issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Support customer approval drawing packages and engineering submittals.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for design standardization, cost reduction, and process improvement.

What skills will you need to be successful in this role?
• Strong technical aptitude with a passion for electrical engineering and problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of Schneider Electric ETO products and power distribution systems.
• Experience using engineering tools such as Order Editor, SEE Electrical, SEE XP, SEE PM, ACE, and ACE Test.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and apply engineering standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, and project management.
• Willingness to travel up to 15-20% domestically as required.

What are the technical requirements of the role?
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in power distribution, switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, or related ETO equipment.
• Experience designing electrical control and protection schemes.
• Experience creating, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and schematics.
• Knowledge of power distribution equipment, metering systems, and protection devices.
• Familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP, Ethernet, RS-485, and other industrial communication protocols.
• Working knowledge of NEC, UL, NEMA, and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency with SEE Electrical/SEE XP, AutoCAD, and Schneider Electric engineering tools.
• Experience reviewing customer specifications and translating requirements into engineered solutions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturing principles is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Schneider Electric low voltage and medium voltage product portfolios.
• Experience supporting custom ETO projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of protection relays, metering systems, and communication architectures.
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and 3D engineering platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives.

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.

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.

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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.

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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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