System Commissioning Specialist - Protection, Controls and Automation

System Commissioning Specialist

Northern VA and Washington DC region

Are you passionate about deploying Protection, Controls and Automation (PCA) systems across diverse customer environments? Join us at Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, and be part of our dynamic team!

What You'll Do:


* Lead the deployment of PCA systems at customer sites in a variety of industries including Data Centers, Oil and Gas, Health Care, Manufacturing, Military/Government, Commercial and Education.


* Collaborate closely with contractors and end-users, engaging in daily interactions within construction environments.


* Perform verification of pre-requisites for FAT and SAT.


* Perform PCA software installation, upgrade, customization, and integration.


* Start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Schneider Electric and 3rd Party relays, networking & SCADA solutions.


* Provide customer training, conduct device communication troubleshooting, and perform hardware component replacements.


* Consult with customers to define system operation requirements and document the as-built system.


* Travel daily to customer sites, typically within a geographic region, with overnight travel of 10%.


* Some 2nd shift work possible at times.

Qualifications for Success:


* Experience with electrical equipment and knowledge of electricity, power generation, distribution, and power quality concepts.


* Understanding or experience with Modbus, Profibus or BACnet communication protocol.


* Proficiency in interpreting contract specifications and electrical drawing packages.


* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in team settings.


* Computer/software proficiency in the following:



* Experience building computers or installing software.


* Experience connecting devices in an industrial environment (ideally using Modbus or similar protocol).


* Experience installing virtual machines.

Stable work history along with ability and willingness to drive to customers extensively.Desirable Qualifications:


* A two-year technical degree, with a focus on electrical power systems or electronics, is preferred.


* Experience related to Protection, Control & Automation system and in various types of MV/LV Switchgears.


* Knowledgeable with basics of electricity, power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.


* Good understanding of industry-standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3.0, BACnet and other industrial communication protocols.


* Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.


* MV/LV Switchgear wiring troubleshooting.


* Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Easergy Pro, Micom studio & EPAS.


* NICET/NETA certification.

This position requires presence at customer sites and as such, the candidate must...