Senior Field Application Engineer at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Application Engineer

Portland, OR area and nearby states region

This position will be home-based and requires daily travel to local customer sites within the geographical region. There is the potential for 50-60% travel outside the region, as needed. All expenses are covered and a company credit card is provided. This position might be eligible for a Fleet vehicle (determined by hiring manager and based upon meeting mileage criteria).

U.S. Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required. The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more.

What will you do?

• Focus on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) at data center facilities.


• Customer-facing position - the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end-users daily.


• Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start-up services; start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications; and providing customer training for the commissioned system.


• Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements.


• Installation and upgrading of EPMS software.


• Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware.


• Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting.


• Documenting the as-built system.


• Daily commuting to customer sites is required. The majority of travel is domestic with occasional international opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on control systems, Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.


• Experience with electrical fundamentals as well as with electrical equipment.


• Ability to technically troubleshoot network communications (IP Addresses and being able to find devices on a network).


• Ability to interpret contract specifications and electrical (or mechanical) drawings.


• Willingness to travel both regionally as well as out of state as needed. (50-60% out of state travel potential).


• Stable work history.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a group setting, team-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven.

• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving history.

• Experience related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems; Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, and/or Energy Management Systems.


• Experience working around electrical equipment such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, etc.


• Thorough understanding of power generation, power distribution, and power quality concepts.


• Good understanding of industry-standard communication protocols with an emphasis on Modbus, IEC 61850, and BACnet.


• Knowledgeable in computer networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.


• Knowledgeable in computer programming languages (Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, Python, etc.), databases (SQL), and HTML development.


• HMI configuration experience, including graphical screen development.


• Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software such as Power Monitoring Expert, Power SCADA Expert, and Wonderware.

• The first 3-4 weeks involve training and safety classes (online), followed by on-the-job training, partnered with a peer. This will require more than typical overnight travel until candidates get the necessary experience.


• Job sites can change regularly or remain constant for long periods, depending upon client demand. Clients could include commercial, industrial, critical infrastructure, data center and government facilities.


• Mileage reimbursement or fleet/rental car vehicle options. (Good driving record required)


• Would consider senior-level Application Engineering candidates as well.

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

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Portland, OR area and nearby states region

This position will be home-based and requires daily travel to local customer sites within the geographical region. There is the potential for 50-60% travel outside the region, as needed. All expenses are covered and a company credit card is provided. This position might be eligible for a Fleet vehicle (determined by hiring manager and based upon meeting mileage criteria).

U.S. Citizenship is Required - Candidate must be able to obtain necessary clearance and/or credentials as required. The types of clearances could include, but are not limited to, Homeland Security clearance, background and credit checks, and more.

What will you do?

• Focus on the deployment of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) at data center facilities.


• Customer-facing position - the successful candidate must work well in a team environment and will interface directly with contractors and end-users daily.


• Responsibilities for this position include performing software installation, customization, and start-up services; start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment; device communications; and providing customer training for the commissioned system.


• Consulting with customers to determine system operation requirements.


• Installation and upgrading of EPMS software.


• Configuring and commissioning Schneider Electric and 3rd party hardware.


• Performing start-up services and system troubleshooting.


• Documenting the as-built system.


• Daily commuting to customer sites is required. The majority of travel is domestic with occasional international opportunities.