Lead Solutions Engineer (WA)

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Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Lead Solutions Engineer drives technical standards and solutions for building systems.
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Hybrid
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
design review
project delivery
design ownership
standards development
technical support
quality assurance

The primary of the LSE is to drive quality and consistency of technical engineered solutions for the region via creation and deployment of engineering standards and templates, as part of the Engineering Efficiency Programme (EEP) initiatives and across our existing and new customer’s portfolios.

The secondary role of the LSE is to provide the technical support and guidance for the region to all functions (Engineering/Service/Sales) for all EEP initiatives and any application knowledge.

The LSE will be the customers trusted adviser related to all engineered solutions both from HVAC and an overall building perspective.

  • Participate in Interview, hire, train, mentor evaluate of technical staff
  • Support state/region in technical solutions on project tenders both in reviewing tender designs and engineering reviews.
  • The LSE will also be directly involved in delivery of projects.
  • Contributes to national LSE council
  • The LSE should periodically attend monthly project reviews to ensure EEP adherence.
  • Develop technical skill set with both operational and sales resources
  • Develop state/region performance budgets and ensure their attainment
  • Frequently the role will undertake market research and reconnaissance to ensure solutions and tools remain relevant and competitive in an ever-changing market.
  • The LSE will always have customer satisfaction and engineering quality at front of mind and support all local resources during a project lifecycle from sales to delivery with approval signoffs of all engineering solutions both preliminary and detailed design. (For Construction Sign off)
  • The LSE is responsible for all communications to the region about the EEP and all initiatives undertaken and all feedback from operational staff to the EEP council.
  • The LSE will be the technical owner and approver (Functional Descriptions, LAN schematics, points lists, schedules) of design from concept to fulfillment. They will need to understand industry best practices both from an HVAC and technology perspective.
What you bring
hvac
excel
leadership
communication
project management
cert 3

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.

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

  • Proven track record in project engineering both with integrated systems and HVAC application knowledge.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent Leadership Skills
  • Excellent Customer service skills
  • Engineering and Project Management Skills
  • Sound Organisation and time management skills
  • Strong PC skills in Excel; Word & Office
  • Relevant experience in Systems and Service environment, sales exposure desired but not essential
  • The LSE is expected to have strong presentation and communication skills and will be expected to deliver presentations and training, primarily to internal parties.
  • The LSE will be required to have strong understanding of application knowledge specific to different segments and be an industry regarded thought leader.
  • Ideally several Years related work experience required in application knowledge
  • Experience in providing training with cert 3 preferred.
  • Excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills.
Benefits

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

The list is long but importantly we offer a competitive salary package, access to our employee share plan and salary continuance insurance. Beyond this we have a truly flexible work environment, pay equity, family leave policies and a global recognition program.

Training + Development
Information not given or found
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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Lead Solutions Engineer (WA) at Schneider Electric in Perth, Western Australia, Australia