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Senior project engineer

Chippenham (Wiltshire)
Schneider Electric North America
Project engineer
€47,500 a year
Posted: 15h ago
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Your Mission:

The position requires a proactive customer‑driven approach, demonstrating full ownership and responsibility for implementing and completing projects with the customer. The role involves engineering, managing, planning and resourcing multiple projects within the projects team.

It also requires close working with fellow Engineers, Project Managers, the Engineering Manager and the Commercial Team to support additional sales opportunities.


Your responsibilities:

* Carry out engineering design and commissioning of Digital Power projects, H & S documentation, Design and O & M documentation
* Operate and deliver multiple projects to our customers through Schneider Electric Quality Management System and Health and Safety Management System
* Ensure that defined project goals, objectives and performance measures are met or exceeded
* Provide full technical management of the projects
* Identify project issues and put proactive plans in place to resolve them effectively and in a timely manner
* Financial control of small projects; including procurement, invoice approval, variation handling, final account agreement, monthly cost-to‑complete reviews. Close liaison with the commercial team
* Be a representative for Digital Power and develop key relationships with the customer/contractors. Attend site meetings with the customer, contractor, subcontractor, consultant as appropriate
* Take a proactive approach to progress projects and your own technical ability
* Be prepared to travel and, at times, work away from home within the UK or abroad


Skills & Experience:

* Qualified to an Engineering degree level, or similar, in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
* Be able to demonstrate related work experience and a strong track record in Project Management practices as related to automation control projects
* Hold a strong working knowledge of modern control systems in electrical automation applications (e.g., SCADA, RTUs, PLCs) and preferably experience with Schneider Electric products such as M580/M340 PLC, T300, Saitel RTU, Micom, Speam, meters, etc.
* Possess knowledge of industry standard protocols such as Modbus, OPC, IEC61850, DNP3, and related cyber security for designing communications for common utility and industrial applications
* Be knowledgeable on MV and LV electrical networks, three‑phase power, switchgear, etc.
* Programming/coding skills in SCADA software (PowerSCADA / Citect preferred)
* Power Monitoring systems knowledge (preferably PME – Power Monitoring Expert) and/or experience in industrial communications networks and protocol knowledge. E.g., OPC, Modbus, IEC61850 is advantageous
* Ability to develop engineering solutions from concept through to site commissioning and witnessing
* Be able to build a good customer relationship, and a strong collaboration with sales team for change order management
* Experience using MS Excel, MS Visio, MS Project. AutoCAD is advantageous.
* Experience with MS SQL Server and PLC programming is advantageous
* Ability to work independently without supervision
* Fluency in English (written and verbal) is a must; another language would be valuable
* Hold a full driving licence and a valid passport

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation, creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities and customers we serve.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Programme, offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.


What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.


Apply now:

Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today.


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 behaviours are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – start 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 digitisation. 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.

We uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance. 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.

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