Sr. Power System Engineer

About the role

The Senior Power Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of electrical infrastructure, equipment, and systems within a manufacturing or industrial facility. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure, supports production goals, and complies with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and maintenance of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and control systems throughout the facility including hazardous areas.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues in machinery and plant infrastructure.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with national and local electrical codes and safety regulations (e.g., Electrical NEC, NFPA 70, 70B and 70E, and Hazardous Areas NFPA 497 and 499).
• Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, process, and automation engineers on cross-functional projects.
• Manage electrical projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Conduct energy audits and recommend energy-saving initiatives.
• Maintain documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, and maintenance logs.
• Conduct power systems assessments and make recommendations for maintenance, modernization, monitoring, and management plans.
• Manage electrical system studies including short circuit calculations, protective device coordination, and arc-flash hazard evaluation.
• Plan, budget, and oversee electrical system maintenance and modernization plans in accordance with facility processes, procedures, and standards.
• Manage development and maintenance for facility hazardous location classification maps and installed equipment evaluation for compliance with NEC requirements.
• Solicit bids and funding requests to support site maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with sub-vendors to provide all services in support of the following: Planned, scheduled, and unplanned electrical maintenance. Facility analysis to include, but not limited to: Site assessments, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Respond to facility emergencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to enhance facility performance and reduce operational costs.
• Cook up all facility activities with the Schneider Electric engineering teams.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Experience: 3–7 years in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Certifications: PE license preferred; knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Arc Flash standards is a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLC programming, SCADA systems. Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment from 15kV to 120/208V. This includes switchgear, switchboards, relays, panelboards, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs), and distribution cabinets. Familiarity with ETAP or other standard power system analysis software for arc-flash studies.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and project management abilities.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Experience: 3–7 years in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Certifications: PE license preferred; knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Arc Flash standards is a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLC programming, SCADA systems. Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment from 15kV to 120/208V. This includes switchgear, switchboards, relays, panelboards, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs), and distribution cabinets. Familiarity with ETAP or other standard power system analysis software for arc-flash studies.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and project management abilities.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD, PLC programming, SCADA systems. Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment from 15kV to 120/208V. This includes switchgear, switchboards, relays, panelboards, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs), and distribution cabinets. Familiarity with ETAP or other standard power system analysis software for arc-flash studies.

Benefits

At Schneider Electric, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family: 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: Competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career: Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace: Collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community: Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Pay

The expected pay range for this role is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.