Application Engineer - Protection, Controls and Automation

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Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Design, configure, test, and support protection & control automation solutions for power systems.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Nashville, TN
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
protection testing
pca design
safety champion
team collaboration
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
  • Work on Complex Projects: Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
  • Be a Safety Champion: Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work.
What you bring
protection relays
power monitoring
communication protocols
electrical engineering
3+ years
communication skills

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.

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We’re looking for an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.

  • Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.
  • 3+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
  • Experience in implementing protection / control projects for Oil & Gas, datacenter, Utility segments.Power systems and protection schemes.Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
  • Proficient English language skills both written and spoken
  • Experience in power monitoring & control equipment with solutions preferably from Schneider, Alstom, SEL, GE, ABB, and Siemens.
  • Proficiency in communication protocols: Modbus, DNP, IEC61850 would be ideal.
  • Ability to work in a face pace & demanding environment under quality and budget constraints
  • Exceelent communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
Benefits

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

  • Career Growth: Access world-class training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
  • Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work environment with both in-office and remote opportunities.
  • Global Impact: Work with a world leader in energy management and automation.
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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