Senior Electrical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

What will you do?

Technical team coordination & management:

• Lead and get approved basic and detailed design of all technical aspects of an integrated solution, in line with customer and contract requirements (technical performance);
• Make sure the project technical team delivers according to the project planning;
• Monitor technical costs, make sure budget for the technical part is under control;
• Coordinate all technical implementation activities done at factories or supplier premises and testing facilities until project closure.

Technical coordination of project stakeholders:

• Work in close collaboration with the Project Manager (PM) and other technical designers and engineers who take care of part of the technical scope;
• Identifies whether specific expertise support is needed and coordinate the expertise actions if any;
• Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of the sub-contracted parts of the project, in strong coordination with procurement team;
• Act as a single point of contact for all project stakeholders regarding the technical content of the project; and ensure technical coordination among the project team.

Design & Implementation: according to her/his field of knowledge:

• Perform, review some design and specification activities, by leveraging Schneider Electric portfolio of products and systems in an optimized manner, in order to maximize profitability and limit technical risks; May perform some implementation/test activities (testing, FAT, etc.).

Risk & Opportunity management, Change management:

• Identify any potential changes versus contract or already-agreed design;
• Work closely with PM to specify the changes and their implications for Schneider Electric (including cost impact evaluation), until getting a variation order;
• Alert PM of any substantial issue that could affect the project performance or customer satisfaction.

Customer interactions:

• Lead technical discussions and clarifications with customer;
• Act as the key and trusty contact person for all technical topics related to the project.

Quality process, Methods, Tools:

• Support PM to ensure full compliance with Schneider-Electric processes (especially Customer Project Process, and Technical Design Process), and with quality instructions, safety requirements and governance principles;
• Lead the technical team to correct any technical deviations or quality issues occurring during project execution.

Community of practices & Coaching:

• Take part of Technical Leaders’ Community of Practice within her/his Execution Center, or globally within Technical Excellence Community network;
• Identify, get, formalize, share and promote lessons learned and best practices;
• Act as role model and/or coach junior technical engineers and designers;
• Be connected with the Line of Business (LoBs) and stay tuned on the last technical evolutions of equipment and systems (in her/his field of engineering, acting then as a referent in the Community).

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Possess a Degree/Master’s in Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience in leading the technical scope of customer projects, or parts of large customer projects in MV/LV Electrical Distribution. Experience in “Electrical Houses” (ehouses) mechanical/structural/HVAC design/design review is a plus.
• Ability to lead functional and remote technical teams.
• Display the ability to work with agility in a complex and matrix environment.
• Exhibit clear and concise written and verbal communication skills regarding complex technical strategies.
• Showcase the ability to influence stakeholders on the appropriate project technical strategy.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn from others, share knowledge, coach others, and collaborate efficiently.
• Proficiency in fluent Englishis a must. Other languages are a plus.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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