Technical Lead - Electrical Engineering Specialist

Lead complex power and automation solutions that shape critical infrastructure

Schneider Electric is looking for a Technical Lead - Electrical Engineering Specialist to join our Power Systems Hub Canada.

In this role, you will be at the heart of technically complex and high-impact projects, providing leadership and expertise from tendering through execution.

You'll work closely with project managers, tender managers, sales teams, and application centers, contributing to solutions across electrical distribution, control, and process automation-with a strong presence in industries such as Data Centers, Utilities, Mining, Renewables, Transportation, Water & Wastewater, and Marine.

This is a great opportunity for a senior electrical engineer who enjoys technical ownership, customer interaction, and influencing solution architecture.

Your impact

As a Technical Lead, you will:



* Own the end-to-end technical execution of medium to large projects, from proposal to delivery


* Serve as a technical authority for power systems and distribution solutions


* Influence solution design, optimization, and innovation for complex customer environments


* Lead without hierarchy by collaborating and mentoring across multidisciplinary teams

What you will do?



* Provide technical leadership during tendering and project execution phases


* Support sales teams by delivering optimized and compliant power system designs


* Define technical architectures and ensure engineering quality and integrity


* Lead and coordinate with engineers, contractors, consultants, and application centers


* Independently manage smaller projects without direct project management oversight


* Evaluate proposals, technical studies, and designs; identify risks and mitigation strategies


* Develop engineering estimates, bid documentation, and technical customer presentations


* Support facility upgrades for power, control, and automation systems


* Act as a technical ambassador for medium- and low-voltage switchgear and switchboards

What qualifications will make you successful?

Required



* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering


* Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) in Canada or membership with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)



* Candidates eligible for licensure within 12 months will also be considered

5+ years of progressive experience in electrical distribution, including MV/LV systems

Strong capability in electrical distribution design and power systems engineering

Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams

Ability to work independently and provide sound technical judgment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Functional knowledge of English and French is required.

Must be able to work with stakeholders located in Quebec, other Canadian provinces and internationally.Assets



* Experience with control systems or process automation
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