Senior Engineer, Electrical Systems Technical Execution

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Job Description - -------------- Key Activities and Responsibilities: Technical team coordination \& management: * Lead \& approve 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 PM \& 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 \& systems in an optimized manner, in order to maximize profitability and limit technical risks; May perform some implementation/test activities (testing, FAT, etc). * Perform basic design calculations \& engineering, and detailed engineering if required. Risk \& Opportunity management, Change management, Alert: * 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 CPP \& TDP), 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 LoBs and stay tuned on the last technical evolutions of equipment \& systems (in her/his field of engineering, acting then as a referent in the Community). Education : * Minimum- B.E. or equivalent in Electrical Power Engineering or Electrical, electronics \& communication engineering. Masters level is desirable. Experience : * Minimum 7 years in leading technical scope of projects * Electrical / Power electrical engineering overview \& background in MV/ LV Electrical Distribution networks * Good knowledge of IEC standard in the field of LV \& MV Switchgears, Power \& Distribution Transformers, Power converters (UPS/VFD), UPS, Busways generally for low \& medium voltage networks * Experience in LV \& MV motor controls * Sound Knowledge in MV/LV network control \& protection design * Experience in LV \& MV drives, power factor improvement and harmonic mitigation equipment. * Solid understanding of Power System studies; desirable to have some expertise and practical experience. * Knowledge in digital solution using IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP, Ethernet Protocols on electrical distribution network. * Experience in substation engineering: Layouts \& sections, cable engineering (cable sizing \& schedules, cable routing and supporting technologies, termination kits, control cable termination diagrams), Lighting design, Lightning protection, installation of Switchgears and Transformers, MV \& LV busways, heat load estimation, auxiliary load estimation, AC \& DC UPS systems, Battery Sizing, knowledge on integration with HVAC, F\&G, BMS,VESDA, etc., * Technical experience in a specific market segment (O\&G, Utilities, Datacenter, Transport, etc.,) or in a customer application/process Skills : * Ability to lead functional and remote technical teams * Ability to communicate (written, verbal) in concise and synthetic manner on technical issues/topics * Ability to read and understand applicable standards * Ability to learn from others, share her/his knowledge, coach others and collaborate efficiently. * Ability to work and cooperate in international and inter-cultural environment * Software tools literacy: MS Office, Acrobat, AutoCAD Other Requirements : * Willingness to travel up to 30% Languages * English language level min B2 / C1 (fluent communication) * Other languages are a plus. **What's in it for me** * Lead high-visibility projects with direct impact on critical electrical infrastructure worldwide * Work with cutting-edge power systems technology across diverse industries and applications * Develop your leadership capabilities while guiding talented engineering teams * Join a global organization that values technical innovation and professional growth Education : * Minimum- B.E. or equivalent in Electrical Power Engineering or Electrical, electronics \& communication engineering. 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