Electrical Engineer II

Electrical Engineer II

Fairfield, OH (Cincinnati area)

Onsite initially with the potential for 2-3 days of remote work once acclimated.

This role will be a part of our Modernization Team and will be responsible for the design of low and medium-voltage switchgear assemblies/systems and associated equipment in compliance with IEEE/ANSI, IEC, and NEC/NFPA 70E standards, focusing on Power Systems. The chosen candidate will have the responsibility of aiding in the engineering of customized low voltage and medium voltage equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and coordinate electrical control and protection schemes for low and medium-voltage switchgear equipment, including interfaces and interconnections for new as well as existing retrofill and retrofit applications.
• Create all engineering documents like drawings, one line, foundation drawings, wire list and bill of material for customer approval.
• Taking full ownership and responsibility for managing and processing large electrical projects without the need for constant supervision. This includes coordinating various engineering activities, ensuring timely completion, and maintaining high quality standards.
• Coordinate with plant engineering teams for smoother execution of the projects.
• Engaging in strategy discussions alongside the sales, quotation, and project management teams for significant projects to aid in formulating successful plans that meet project objectives and client needs.
• Examine all customer-supplied documents, including technical specifications, customer one-liners, and other materials, to develop effective and harmonized solutions provided by Schneider Electric.
• Conducting thorough order reviews as necessary to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications, technical requirements, and company standards. This step helps to identify any potential issues or discrepancies early on in the process.
• Experience designing control schemes, and utilizing PLCs and/or relays, to accomplish providing efficient solutions to our customers.
• Experience in creating, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical schemes.
• Experience with Modbus communications, utility metering, and circuit monitoring applications.
• Familiarity with Modbus and TCP/IP communications protocols, RS-485, Ethernet and other third party interfaces to support Schneider Eco-Structure Asset Aadvisor.
• Support production and quality assurance teams for manufacturing excellence.
• Perform site visits, conducting assessments of the condition and ratings of the existing equipment.
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems to ensure performance and reliability.

Education and Experience Required:

• Electrical Engineering degree required
• 4 years of progressive, post-bachelor's experience is required
• Experience in electrical design of Switchgear / Switchboard or other power distribution products (Low or medium voltage)
• Experience with Schneider Electric power distribution products is preferred
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability to travel 2-3 days per month