Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on342, West 30th Street, Chelsea District, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10001, United States
Join Schneider Electric as a Sr. Application Engineer - Protection, Controls & Automation
At Schneider Electric, we are leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group within Digital Power is at the forefront of engineering innovation, designing cutting-edge solutions for electrical substations, data centers, oil & gas, and distribution networks.
We are looking for an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes. In this role, you will design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs while collaborating closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution. You will also serve as a Safety Champion, promoting Schneider Electric's Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work.
This U.S.-based position involves travel up to 40-50% to customers across the country. The role offers a hybrid work model with a balanced environment of in-office and remote opportunities, allowing you to contribute to turning sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.
Our Culture: IMPACT Makers
When 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, and Teamwork—start with us.
IMPACT is your invitation to join Schneider Electric, where you can contribute to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers: exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere. 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.
Additionally, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality, and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, you must submit an online application. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We look forward to learning about you and how you can help shape the next generation of energy automation solutions.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
342, West 30th Street, Chelsea District, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10001, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign, configure, test, and execute advanced Protection, Controls & Automation solutions
- check_circleCollaborate with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution
- check_circlePromote Schneider Electric's Safety-First culture in all work activities
- check_circleExecute complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850
- check_circleConduct testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection
- check_circleTravel up to 40-50% to customers across the U.S.
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems
- verified4+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects
- verifiedKnowledge of Schneider Electric's LV/MV power systems
- verifiedAdvanced knowledge of power systems and protection schemes
- verifiedExperience with protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes
- verifiedExperience with testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection
- verifiedProficiency in Modbus, DNP, IEC61850 communication protocols
- verifiedExperience executing complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850
- verifiedWillingness to travel up to 40% domestically
Nice to Have
Familiarity with Schneider Electric's Medium and Low Voltage systems.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance with member reward pointscheck_circleBenefit Bucks credits to apply towards benefitscheck_circleFlexible work arrangementscheck_circlePaid family leaves401(k) with company match
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Protection Schemes, Protection Relays, Relay-Based Ato Schemes, Modbus, DNP, Iec61850, Feeder Testing, Transformer Testing.
Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems; Master's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
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A Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation at Schneider Electric is responsible for the following: Design, configure, test, and execute advanced Protection, Controls & Automation solutions; Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution; Promote Schneider Electric's Safety-First culture in all work activities; and Execute complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850.
What are the requirements for this Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation at Schneider Electric position, applicants should have: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems; 4+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects; Knowledge of Schneider Electric's LV/MV power systems; Advanced knowledge of power systems and protection schemes; Experience with protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes; and Experience with testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
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Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation at Schneider Electric is based in 342, West 30th Street, Chelsea District, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10001, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Schneider Electric has listed this Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation role as hybrid.
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Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation at Schneider Electric typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation at Schneider Electric include Electrical Engineering; Power Systems; Protection Schemes; Protection Relays; Relay-Based Ato Schemes; Modbus; DNP; and Iec61850.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems; and Master's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
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