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.


* 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:


* An Associate's degree, trade/vocational certification, Military training or similar experience in electrical-related disciplines.


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


* Stable work history along with ability and willingness to drive to customers extensively.


* The ability to read blueprints/schematics and thorough understanding of principles of AC and DC power, various AC and DC supply circuit components


* 2+ years of field service repair and customer service with experience with electrical equipment and knowledge of electricity, power generation, distribution, and power quality concepts.


* Skilled at utilizing test and diagnostic equipment



* Must possess good safety practices and adhere to the company's safety procedures/polices (lock out tag out, comply with all safety programs and complete safety related trainings on time.


* Identify hazards present in the work area and report all safety matters, incidents, near misses, to management or safety representative.

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.


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