Project Development Engineer (Finance)
What will you do?
As a Project Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering best-in-class microgrid solutions for our customers. Your primary focus will be overseeing the technical development and coordination of microgrid projects, co-leading proposal development, and supporting the broader project lifecycle from opportunity identification through execution. You will cultivate strategic partnerships across multiple lines of business, as well as with third parties as necessary, while leveraging your expertise in the energy industry, particularly in new energy landscapes, electrification, performance contracting, and Energy as a Service.
- Support Microgrid Commercial Sales Teams in customer engagements through solutions development, technical and economic option analysis, commercial execution options, and proposal development.
- Facilitate coordination among Schneider Electric sales, consulting, power systems and microgrid controls line of business and execution teams.
- Request and review customer documentation (single line drawings, energy interval data, load profiles, utility bills, site plans, etc.).
- Develop conceptual microgrid designs around customer requirements for switchgear, controls and various DER (solar PV, battery energy storage, rotating machines, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, fuel cells, etc. as appropriate to the project.
- Provide customer-facing project support, including client presentations, energy modeling and tariff analysis.
What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
- Proven experience in proposal development for complex technical projects.
- Strong understanding of microgrid technologies, including PV systems, generators, fuel cells, battery energy storage, microgrid controls and optimization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with energy modeling software (e.g., Energy ToolBase, HelioScope, HOMER, ReOpt, Xendee, custom Excel modeling, etc.) a plus
- Familiarity with renewable technology and system design, electrical infrastructure equipment design and specification (low and medium voltage), site electrification.
What's in it for you?
- Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Proven experience in proposal development for complex technical projects.
- Strong understanding of microgrid technologies, including PV systems, generators, fuel cells, battery energy storage, microgrid controls and optimization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with energy modeling software (e.g., Energy ToolBase, HelioScope, HOMER, ReOpt, Xendee, custom Excel modeling, etc.) a plus
- Familiarity with renewable technology and system design, electrical infrastructure equipment design and specification (low and medium voltage), site electrification
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in microgrid design and implementation.
- Experience in solution architecting
- Proven track record presenting to C-level business executives.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Why us?
At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.
We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.
We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.
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As a Project Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering best-in-class microgrid solutions for our customers. Your primary focus will be overseeing the technical development and coordination of microgrid projects, co-leading proposal development, and supporting the broader project lifecycle from opportunity identification through execution. You will cultivate strategic partnerships across multiple lines of business, as well as with third parties as necessary, while leveraging your expertise in the energy industry, particularly in new energy landscapes, electrification, performance contracting, and Energy as a Service.
- Support Microgrid Commercial Sales Teams in customer engagements through solutions development, technical and economic option analysis, commercial execution options, and proposal development.
- Facilitate coordination among Schneider Electric sales, consulting, power systems and microgrid controls line of business and execution teams.
- Request and review customer documentation (single line drawings, energy interval data, load profiles, utility bills, site plans, etc.).
- Develop conceptual microgrid designs around customer requirements for switchgear, controls and various DER (solar PV, battery energy storage, rotating machines, combined heat and power (CHP) systems, fuel cells, etc. as appropriate to the project.
- Provide customer-facing project support, including client presentations, energy modeling and tariff analysis.
What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
- Proven experience in proposal development for complex technical projects.
- Strong understanding of microgrid technologies, including PV systems, generators, fuel cells, battery energy storage, microgrid controls and optimization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with energy modeling software (e.g., Energy ToolBase, HelioScope, HOMER, ReOpt, Xendee, custom Excel modeling, etc.) a plus
- Familiarity with renewable technology and system design, electrical infrastructure equipment design and specification (low and medium voltage), site electrification.
What's in it for you?
- Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers
