Senior Application Engineer - SCADA

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $96,000 - $144,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

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Senior Application Engineer – SCADA

Hybrid position with up to 10% travel potential

Locations: Nashville, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Louisville, Raleigh, St. Louis, Costa Mesa (CA)

This is an exciting opportunity to develop large scale Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) SCADA solutions in multiple customer segments. This position entails programming in a rewarding and constantly maturing environment. The Software Application Engineer will be part of a growing operations team in the US to support highly visible strategic customers.

Responsibilities

Engineering of systems typically used in the monitoring and control of electrical power distribution. Specific tasks may include configuring and commissioning EPMS SCADA Systems, graphical screen and database development, electrical one‑line drawing verification, and troubleshooting commissioned systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5-8 years of SCADA development, installation, and configuration
• Experience in any of the following or similar computer programming languages (Python, C#, C++, CiCode, or JavaScript), database design (MS‑SQL), or HTML development is a plus.
• Good understanding of communication protocols and interfaces such as ModBus and IEC 61850
• Exposure to emergency power generation and distribution, including switchgear control applications and generator control applications
• Development of software standards for modular, scalable, reusable solutions
• Detail oriented, strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science

Preferred Experience

• HMI/SCADA solutions development experience for EPMS/BMS or control applications
• Applications developed in Citect SCADA/EcoStruxure Power Operation/Ignition/AVEVA System Platform

Skills

• Be open minded and creative
• To work in a multi‑cultural environment
• Ability to communicate efficiently by listening and sharing information with internal and external customers and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral & written)

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions
• Platform to influence technical strategies and best practices
• Continuous learning and development in both technical and commercial domains
• Collaborative environment with exposure to diverse technical challenges
• Career growth through hands‑on experience with complex engineering projects

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IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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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