Senior Application Engineer - Protection Controls and Automation

Schneider Electric

Equipment for Electric Power Distribution

Newark, NJ - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

In this role you will design, configure, test and implement advanced PCA solutions for customers, collaborating with sales and project teams to ensure successful delivery. You contribute to a Safety-First culture while mentoring others and driving technical excellence in power systems. You engage across disciplines to solve complex protection challenges and deliver reliable, scalable automation solutions. This is an opportunity to impact substation, data center, and distribution projects within a global energy leader.

Compensation / Benefits

medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks credits
flexible work arrangements
paid family leaves
401(k) + match
well-being and recognition programs

Responsibilities

Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs
Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams for seamless project execution
Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture in all work aspects

Key requirements

2+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects
Strong knowledge of power systems and protection schemes
Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes
Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection
Proficiency in Modbus, DNP, IEC61850
Experience executing relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850
Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically
Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s Medium and Low Voltage systems is a plus

Leadership Communication Mentoring Power systems and protection schemes Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes Testing protocols for feeder/transformer/bus protection

Description

In this role you will design, configure, test and implement advanced PCA solutions for customers, collaborating with sales and project teams…

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