Electrical Design Engineer at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

This position is accountable for the design of switchgear and switchboards based on customer plans and specifications. The applicant will work with systems involving ground fault design, PLC transfers and power monitoring.

Familiarity with UPS and Generator switchgear applications is highly desirable, and knowledge of the following areas is required:

• Layout and configuration of switchgear and switchboards


• Ability to read, understand, interpret customer dwgs/specifications


• - Design of control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish complex transfer operations


• Creation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams with SEEXP


• Design of ground fault protective schemes, including those involving multiple sources


• Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to suit the application


• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces


• Application of power circuit monitoring equipment


• Application of protective relaying, including over/under voltage, phase loss, frequency, and sync check

• An BSEE is required, along with 2-3 years of experience in the design and manufacture of electrical distribution equipment.
  This position requires you to work onsite in Columbia, SC

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color , gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.This position is accountable for the design of switchgear and switchboards based on customer plans and specifications. The applicant will work with systems involving ground fault design, PLC transfers and power monitoring.

Familiarity with UPS and Generator switchgear applications is highly desirable, and knowledge of the following areas is required:

• Layout and configuration of switchgear and switchboards


• Ability to read, understand, interpret customer dwgs/specifications


• - Design of control schemes, utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish complex transfer operations


• Creation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams with SEEXP


• Design of ground fault protective schemes, including those involving multiple sources


• Generation of bills of material, and modification of standard assemblies as required to suit the application


• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, and RS-485 and Ethernet interfaces


• Application of power circuit monitoring equipment


• Application of protective relaying, including over/under voltage, phase loss, frequency, and sync check