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Senior Field Service Engineer

Schneider Electric
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026 CLOSED ON 4/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Field Service Engineer position at Schneider Electric?

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000-$144,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.  

 

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits. 

 

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to join our Consulting Services Organization. This field-based role is focused on delivering high-impact solutions in Protection, Control, and Automation (PCA) systems. You will work directly with customers and internal teams to lead installations, modernizations, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical systems.

As a site leader, you will ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer goals, specifications, and budgets. You will also mentor junior engineers and technicians, promoting best practices in safety, testing, and installation.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead onsite installation, commissioning, and modernization of PCA systems.
  • Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs for automatic transfer applications.
  • Configure and test protection relays and control systems.
  • Interpret and revise electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings.
  • Perform system startup and commissioning based on Sequence of Operations (SOO).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues.
  • Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOM) based on project requirements.
  • Deliver clear and concise technical reports and documentation.
  • Collaborate with internal engineers and customer stakeholders to meet project goals.
  • Maintain high technical proficiency across all Consulting Services PCA offerings.
  • Mentor team members on safe work practices and technical procedures.

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong leadership and project coordination skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer relationship management.
  • Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Comfortable working in dynamic field environments.
  • Willingness to travel extensively (40-60%).

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

  • 5-10 years of hands-on field experience in electrical systems, protection, and controls.
  • Proven expertise in PLC programming, relay configuration, and system commissioning.
  • Familiarity with switchgear automation and electrical distribution systems.
  • Experience with electrical testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to interpret engineering documents, codes, and standards.
  • Strong understanding of electrical power systems and control logic.
  • BSEE preferred but not required.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

 

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

 

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
13% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

 

 

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 ‘inclusion’ is 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.

 

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter 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.

 

 

 

 

Salary : $96,000 - $144,000

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