Technical Team Leader, Power Systems

Location: Boston, MA; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; or Raleigh, NC.

About the role

Schneider Electric is seeking an experienced Technical Team Leader to join the NAM Power Systems Execution Team. This role leads a team of Technical Leaders and drives consistent, high-quality technical execution across complex Power Systems projects, programs, and portfolios. The Technical Team Leader provides oversight of technical scope, risk management, design quality, change control, customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination. This individual will partner closely with Project Managers, Engineering teams, Sales, Solution Architects, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Leaders.
• Establish standards for technical execution, customer engagement, and issue resolution.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects meet contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Oversee technical scope management, risk identification, and change control.
• Monitor technical performance, design quality, and issue resolution across projects.
• Drive consistency in execution practices and technical deliverables.
• Partner with Project Managers to align technical execution with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide leadership on high-risk, high-complexity projects.
• Resolve escalated technical issues and support customer-facing discussions.
• Coordinate across multiple business units, engineering teams, and geographies.
• Standardize technical execution practices and best practices.
• Lead initiatives focused on value engineering, lessons learned, and execution excellence.
• Identify recurring issues and implement process, training, or governance improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of engineering or technical leadership experience supporting large, complex projects.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising technical professionals.
• Strong background in technical scope management, risk management, change control, and customer engagement.
• Experience with power systems equipment, including LV/MV switchgear (AIS/GIS), E-Houses, and substation equipment.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of power systems engineering and electrical distribution equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, contracts, and customer requirements.
• Experience with equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of engineering coordination, design reviews, and document control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in matrixed organizations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to execution excellence.

Travel

Up to 30% travel required. Schedule may vary based on project and customer requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance with member reward points.
• Benefit Bucks and flexible work arrangements.
• Paid family leaves and well-being programs.
• 12 holidays per year and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Competitive base salary and short-term incentives.
• Company share ownership and 401(k) with match.
• Performance discussions and global opportunities.
• Access to learning platforms like Coursera and the Schneider Career Hub.
• Volunteer leave and support for community initiatives through the Schneider Electric Foundation.
• Military leave benefits.

Pay

For this U.S.-based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year, including base pay and short-term incentives. Individual pay is determined by performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.