Schneider Electric

Solution Architect, Power & Grid

Schneider Electric • $168K — $253K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 15+ years in Power & Grid applications, including renewable energy and T&D engineering solutions.
  • Ability to travel 50%+ within North America.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Professional Engineer registration preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, grid automation, and digital technologies.
  • Proven experience with utilities and independent power producers.
  • Skilled in RFP/RFQ interpretation and developing customer-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor in the sales process, aligning customer needs with value-driven solutions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in workshops for integrated software and hardware solutions.
  • Provide deep technical knowledge of Schneider Electric's full portfolio to meet customer requirements.
  • Guide technology strategy and innovation for Power & Grid Solutions.
  • Review customer engineering documents and enhance design considerations.
  • Influence and represent Schneider Electric at industry events and standards organizations.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to advance opportunities and cultivate strategic relationships.

Benefits

  • Lead transformative projects in electrification and sustainability.
  • High visibility role with direct impact on customer solutions.
  • Collaborative culture promoting technical excellence and innovation.
  • Career growth opportunities with mentorship and leadership development.
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Engagement & Strategic Advisory
  • Act as a trusted advisor throughout the sales process, developing strategic relationships and aligning customer needs with repeatable, value-driven solutions.
  • Bring fresh industry and technology insights to build credibility and trust with key decision-makers, including new customer executives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in value discovery workshops focused on integrated software and hardware solutions for power generation projects.
  • Work closely with engineering specifiers and consultants to promote Schneider Electric's solutions and articulate the company's point of view on the power generation segment, including bridge power, onsite power, and utility power generation.

Technical Expertise and Solution Architecture
  • Provide deep technical knowledge and apply Schneider Electric's full portfolio-including AVEVA, Digital Grid & ETAP software, digital tools, and physical infrastructure-to meet customer requirements.
  • Demonstrate expertise in power generation technologies, systems integration, and grid-enhancing technologies.
  • Guide internal technology strategy, innovation, and R&D roadmaps for Power & Grid Solutions and advise on internal business case creation.
  • Extensive knowledge of grid modernization systems and applicable industry standards.
  • Experience with digital engineering tools/applications (e.g., SCADA, simulation software, modeling tools).
  • Review detailed customer engineering documentation and specifications, and provide recommendations to enhance design considerations and introduce new solutions.

Industry Influence & Thought Leadership
  • Represent Schneider Electric at key industry events (e.g., conferences, panels, workshops, executive sessions), including speaking opportunities.
  • Influence and support Schneider Electric's representation in industry standards organizations.
  • Network with industry analysts and contribute to thought leadership through white papers, brochures, and sales enablement content.
  • Collaborate with key customers to develop and share success stories that highlight Schneider Electric's impact.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Enablement
  • Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Government Affairs, and Solution teams to advance opportunities with existing and prospective customers.
  • Enable internal and external partners by supporting opportunity development and cultivating new strategic relationships.
  • Collaborate with the P&G Segment Marketing team to develop targeted industry marketing materials that highlight our unique differentiation.
  • Coach and mentor internal champions across the organization to strengthen Schneider Electric's presence and influence in the NAM Power & Grid segment.
  • Utilize deep industry knowledge to support cross-functional alignment and drive strategic initiatives across the organization.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES
  • 15+ years of related experience in Power & Grid applications, including power generation systems, renewable energy development, and transmission and distribution (T&D) engineering solutions and services.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%+ within North America as needed.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent professional experience.
  • Professional Engineer registration preferred.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of electrical distribution, grid automation, energy management, and digital technologies.
  • Proven experience working with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and renewable energy developers.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and respond to RFPs/RFQs and develop technically sound, customer-centric solutions.
  • Skilled in conducting technical presentations, leading discovery workshops, and aligning solutions with customer-specific needs and strategic objectives.
  • Ability to articulate the big picture and position Schneider Electric's value proposition within the broader energy transition.
  • Highly motivated, results-driven professional with a history of leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.

What's in it for me?
  • Lead transformative projects that shape the future of electrification and sustainability
  • High visibility role with direct impact on strategic customer solutions
  • Collaborative culture that champions technical excellence and continuous innovation
  • Career growth opportunities with mentorship and leadership development

Bring your technical leadership to a team driving real-world impact-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.
Learn more about Schneider Electric
Size
166,025 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1836
NASDAQ
SBGSY
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