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Travel: This role will involve regional travel as well as overnight travel of up to 50% to customers across the U.S. Ability to travel by plane and operate an automobile legally is required.
Empower the Future of Energy
At Schneider Electric, we’re leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group within Digital Power is at the forefront of engineering innovation—designing cutting-edge solutions for electrical substations, data centers, oil & gas, and distribution networks.
We’re looking for an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.
What You’ll Do
- Work on Complex Projects: Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Be a Safety Champion: Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
- 2+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Power systems and protection schemes.
- Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.
- Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
- Proficiency in communication protocols: Modbus, DNP, IEC61850.
- Experience executing complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.
- Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s Medium and Low Voltage systems is a plus.
Why Schneider Electric?
- Global Impact: Work with a world leader in energy management and automation.
- Innovation-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work environment with both in-office and remote opportunities.
- Career Growth: Access world-class training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
Real project experience designing electrical systems that power critical infrastructure
- Mentorship from seasoned engineers dedicated to developing your technical skills
- Exposure to diverse industries and innovative power system technologies
- Career growth opportunities within a technical track that rewards specialized expertise
Start building your engineering future with a team that's excited to support your growth — apply today!
Location: U.S. based position
Compensation
- Expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Join Schneider Electric as an Application Engineer – Protection, Controls & Automation
Travel: This role will involve regional travel as well as overnight travel of up to 50% to customers across the U.S. Ability to travel by plane and operate an automobile legally is required.
Empower the Future of Energy
At Schneider Electric, we’re leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our Protection, Controls & Automation (PCA) group within Digital Power is at the forefront of engineering innovation—designing cutting-edge solutions for electrical substations, data centers, oil & gas, and distribution networks.
We’re looking for an Application Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving technical excellence in power systems and protection schemes.
What You’ll Do
- Work on Complex Projects: Design, configure, test, and execute advanced PCA solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Be a Safety Champion: Promote Schneider Electric’s Safety-First culture in every aspect of your work.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
- 2+ years of experience in Protection, Control, and Automation projects.
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Power systems and protection schemes.
- Protection relays and relay-based ATO schemes.
- Testing protocols for feeder, transformer, bus differential, arc flash, and motor protection.
- Proficiency in communication protocols: Modbus, DNP, IEC61850.
- Experience executing complex relay-based ATO schemes over IEC61850.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.
- Familiarity with Schneider Electric’s Medium and Low Voltage systems is a plus.
Why Schneider Electric?
- Global Impact: Work with a world leader in energy management and automation.
- Innovation-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work environment with both in-office and remote opportunities.
- Career Growth: Access world-class training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
Real project experience designing electrical systems that power critical infrastructure
- Mentorship from seasoned engineers dedicated to developing your technical skills
- Exposure to diverse industries and innovative power system technologies
- Career growth opportunities within a technical track that rewards specialized expertise
Start building your engineering future with a team that's excited to support your growth — apply today!
Location: U.S. based position
Compensation
- Expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Electrical Systems Engineer
Confirm your degree's CIP code eligibility
Not every engineering degree automatically qualifies. Cross-reference your transcript's field of study against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list to confirm your electrical or systems engineering CIP code is included before you apply for the extension.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask your recruiter to confirm their E-Verify company ID number. Unenrolled employers cannot legally hire STEM OPT students regardless of intent to sponsor.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary negotiations
Electrical Systems Engineers fall under SOC 17-2071. Pull the prevailing wage for your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Employers sponsoring future H-1B visa petitions must meet or exceed this wage, so low offers signal future filing problems.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable deliverables
Vague training goals get flagged during DSO review. Map your daily engineering tasks to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, such as circuit analysis, embedded systems design, or power systems integration, so the plan holds up to USCIS scrutiny.
Find STEM OPT employers through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Systems Engineer roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active STEM OPT hiring history, so you're targeting companies already set up to onboard you without delays.
Time your extension application to avoid authorization gaps
File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If pending approval extends past your EAD end date, your 180-day automatic extension kicks in only if you filed on time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Systems Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field listed on the DHS STEM designated degree program list. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree. Your DSO verifies the CIP code match before approving your I-983. Check O*NET for the SOC code 17-2071, which covers most electrical and systems engineering positions.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension start date. Enrollment after your start date does not satisfy the requirement. Ask HR for the company's E-Verify employer identification number and confirm active status through the E-Verify website. Employers who are not enrolled cannot legally employ STEM OPT students, even if they intend to sponsor H-1B status later. Use Migrate Mate to find roles at employers already verified as E-Verify enrolled.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Electrical Systems Engineer?
The I-983 requires a detailed description of how your day-to-day work connects to your STEM degree. For electrical systems engineers, this means documenting tasks like circuit design, power distribution analysis, control systems development, or systems integration testing and linking each to specific engineering competencies from your coursework. Both you and a supervising company official must sign it. Your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes your extension.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition during my STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition for the October 1 start date before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through September 30. You can continue working as an Electrical Systems Engineer during that period without interruption. USCIS confirms cap-gap status through your I-20 update from your DSO. You do not receive a new EAD card for the cap-gap period.
How do I find Electrical Systems Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Electrical Systems Engineer openings filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and documented STEM OPT hiring experience. Many job postings do not state E-Verify status upfront, so targeting employers through a platform built for OPT students saves time and reduces the risk of accepting an offer from an ineligible company. Verify E-Verify enrollment directly with HR before signing any offer.