Application Engineer - Protection, Controls and Automation

The Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group of Digital Power is the engineering entity of Schneider Electric specialized in developing solutions for control and protection for electrical substations, distribution networks, microgrids, smart grids and renewable generation.

Inside this group, the Datacenter and Substation Automation team is looking for an Application Engineer with a very good understanding of protection and control automation system, good competencies in different communication protocols like IEC61850, Modbus, good understanding about protection system with in the power system to configure and test the protection relays.

The candidate we are looking for has experience in power systems monitoring and control, mostly for low voltage.

Medium voltage is also appreciated.

The candidate needs to have hands-on experience in electrical PLC and/or software-based control systems, along with a good background in communication protocols, operating systems, network, and cybersecurity principles.

Location: Within 40 miles of a Schneider Electric Hub (Andover, MA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Foxboro, MA; Nashville, TN; Raleigh, NC; Florham Park, NJ; Houston/Round Up, TX; Louisville, KY; St.

Louis, MO)
Work Style: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in-office)
Travel: Up to 40% across the U.S.

Empower the Future of Energy

At Schneider Electric, we're 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're looking for an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.

What You'll Do


* Work on Complex Projects: Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.


* Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.


* Be a Safety Champion: Promote Schneider Electric's Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work.

What You Bring


* Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.


* 3+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.


* Experience in implementing protection / control projects for Oil & Gas, datacenter, Utility segments.
+ Power systems and protection schemes.
+ Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.
+ Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.


* Experience in power monitoring & control equipment with solutions preferably from Schneider, Alstom, SEL, GE, ABB, and Siemens.


* Proficiency in communication protocols: Modbus, DNP, IEC61850 would be ideal.


* Ability to work in a face pace & demanding environ...