System Commissioning Specialist - Protection, Controls and Automation

System Commissioning Specialist

Northern VA and Washington DC region

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

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.


* 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 be ab...