Power Application Engineering Specialist

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Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Implement and support power monitoring solutions: commissioning, training, maintenance.
21 days ago ago
C$64,000 - C$96,000
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
159,002 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Management
Automation
Sustainability Consulting
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Design & Engineering
Energy Audits
Building Management Systems
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Industry
Buildings
Data Centers
Networks
Residential
Oil and Gas
Role
What you would be doing
troubleshooting
system deployment
technical support
commissioning
maintenance
customer training

In this role, you will be involved in all phases of a typical customer project, including configuration, commissioning, conducting Factory Acceptance Tests, providing customer training, and delivering post-sale support.

  • Troubleshoot problems on already installed Power Monitoring/SCADA system at customer’s premises.
  • Provide technical support to help our sales channels to promote energy management solutions.
  • Deploy Energy Monitoring and SCADA systems and upgrades.
  • Ensure timely response to customers and report work progress to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide technical expertise and Implement Energy Monitoring and Control solutions.
  • Prepare commissioning reports, testing plans and engineering deliverables.
  • Perform system routine maintenance verifications on power meters, energy servers, HMI, network components, etc.
  • Commission and startup of energy meters, gateways, and Energy Servers.
  • Provide technical training to customers.
What you bring
power systems
plc
python
sql server
vmware
bachelor's

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.

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

Functional knowledge of English and French is required in order to facilitate collaboration with our teams, clients and stakeholders at the provincial and international levels

The Digital Power Application Center’s Team is expanding, and we are seeking a Power Application Engineering Specialist to assist us in meeting our customers' expectations regarding their Power Management Systems. We are seeking a collaborative team member capable of delivering intricate solutions that integrate hardware and software, identifying opportunities for our sales team, and providing technical solutions for proposals. This role serves as the "face of Schneider" as work is primarily conducted at customer sites, emphasizing the importance of strong customer management skills.

  • Ability to regularly travel to customer sites (up to 75%), including Weekends/Holidays
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of power system fundamentals.
  • Controls and PLC experience
  • Network troubleshooting skills and database experience (Microsoft SQL server).
  • General programming skills (Python, Visual Basic, C++, C#, etc)
  • Knowledge of Schneider Electric products (Power Meters, ION technology)
  • Experience with VMWare
  • Ability to work effectively in a group or independently.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • Functional knowledge of English and French is required in order to facilitate collaboration with our teams, clients and stakeholders at the provincial and international levels
  • Ability to integrate IEDs (Meter, etc) with LV and MV Power equipment and other network devices using various industrial protocols (BACnet, Modbus RTU, etc.).
Benefits

The compensation range for this full-time position, which includes base pay and short-term incentive, is CAD 64,000 - CAD 96,000 for candidates who are B.C. residents. Our salary ranges are determined by including 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 an inclusive benefits package to support all of our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, pension matching, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, and more.

€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

Training + Development
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Company
Overview
€38 billion
Annual Revenue
Generated through a blend of hardware, software, and services across electrification, automation, and IoT.
  • Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider.
  • Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC.
  • Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data.
  • Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management.
  • Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling.
  • Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.
Culture + Values
  • “Strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy within a global framework.”
  • Emphasis on management based on strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy.
  • Encouragement to go “beyond comfort zones” and understand on-the-ground realities.
Environment + Sustainability
71% Reduction
Emissions Cut
Achieved a 71% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 emissions between 2017 and 2023, from 699,079 tCO₂e to 202,232 tCO₂e.
800Mt CO₂ Avoided
Customer Savings
Aims to help customers save or avoid 800 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2025 through EcoStruxure solutions.
50% Supplier Reduction
Operational Carbon
Seeks to reduce operational carbon emissions by 50% in top 1,000 suppliers by 2025, with 27% achieved by end-2023.
90% Renewables Target
Electricity by 2025
Committed to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for 100% by 2030; reported approximately 85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
  • Joined RE100: aiming for 90% renewable electricity by 2025, 100% by 2030; reported ~85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
  • Committed to a 25% absolute reduction in value-chain emissions by 2030 (from 2021 baseline), alongside a 90% reduction in operations by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Women
Leadership Parity
Target to achieve gender parity with 50% women in top leadership roles by a specified year.
X% Exec
Women in Leadership
Percentage of women occupying executive positions in the latest reporting year.
Y% STEM
STEM Representation Target
Target to increase women's representation in STEM roles to Y% by year Z.
  • Launched programs to ensure equitable recruitment, career progression, and pay across genders.
  • Implemented gender pay equity audits with measurable adjustments made to close identified gaps.
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Power Application Engineering Specialist at Schneider Electric in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada