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Principal Application Engineer

Today Houston, TX

Schneider Electric USA, Inc. seeks a Principal Application Engineer in Houston, TX.

Job Description: Develop detailed functional specifications, HMI specifications, communication architectures, and I/O lists (both hardware and software) for microgrid projects. Develop the system configuration using the following standard, communication protocol, and network protocols. Integrate IEDs within automation architectures and DER into power system schemes, ensuring seamless communication and electrical connections. Design and review schematics for protection and control panels. Program automation devices, including protection relays and PLCs, and configuring protection settings based on Short Circuit and Arc Flash studies. Lead factory acceptance tests and commissioning processes. Plan and conduct comprehensive training sessions and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders. Mentor team members on Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Power Automation System technologies, focusing on Power Management Systems. Lead the preparation and execution of factory and site acceptance tests to validate system performance. Eligible for remote work up to 2 dys/wk. 20% domestic travel required to customer locations for system startup and commissioning.

Requirements: Position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, or related field and progressive, post-bachelor's experience (7 years with Bachelor's or 5 years with Master's) in power system or microgrid engineering, or related occupation, which must include at least some experience in the following skills: Designing generator control paralleling schemes; Validating Schneider Electric low-voltage switchboard designs and breaker selection of Schneider Electric breakers; Creating network communication diagrams for PV systems, BESS systems, generator control systems and Schneider Electric SCADA systems; Creating PLC configuration using Schneider Electric PLC tool suite (Machine Expert, Control Expert, Automation Expert); Conducting site audits of electrical and generator control systems; and Collaborating with inverter-based power sources like solar and battery energy storage inverters.

EOE.

To Apply: Visit http://careers.se.com and search Req#96861

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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/96861?lang=en-us
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-23T18:42:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion