Power Systems Engineering Lead

Job description

Power Systems Engineering Lead - 004TH5 North America Operations - Power Systems and Services (Calgary, Alberta, Mississauga, Ontario or Montreal, QC)


The Department Lead provides effective leadership and technical support to a team of engineers, technologists and designers in creating engineering designs, developing power system studies, and in the testing, commissioning and ongoing support of projects.

Schneider Electric™ creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Our 144,000 employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for
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In 2018, Schneider Electric has been recognized as one Canada's Top 100 Employers, one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People, and one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers. Learn the reasons why at https://content.eluta.ca/top-employer-schneider-electric.

G r eat people make Schneider Electric a great company.

W hat do you get to do in this position?

· Incorporating business strategy into developing the team.
· Meeting business objectives, coaching and developing team members as well as managing internal and external customer expectations within a challenging base cost/culture change environment.
· Remotely managing a geographically diverse technical team across Canada, if required.
· Providing leadership, coaching, technical direction and quality control for the team and assigned projects.
· Working with Solutions Sales team to qualify customer needs and presenting potential power system analysis solutions.
· Ensuring positive actions are taken to encourage the training, growth and professional development of engineering services personnel directly reporting to this position.
· Maintaining a balanced workload plan for the team.
· Interpreting, applying, and guiding the team in applicable industry standards as well as regulatory codes and regulations.
· Building solid business relationships with all stakeholders (i.e. Sales, Application Centers, Services, Legal, Finance, Risk Management, Purchasing).
· Being willing to travel nationally (approximately 10% of the time).
· Actively participating in QMS and HSE programs.
· Using the required processes and procedures to execute work.
· Reporting any existing or potential safety and QMS nonconformities to a supervisor, Quality Manager or HSE Coordinator.
· Maintaining a clean work area through daily housekeeping, as required.
· Other duties, as agreed.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

T his job might be for you if:
1) Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering – Electrical, Electronic or Communication
2) Professional Engineer membership (P.Eng.) with a recognized association of professional engineers in Canada
3) 10+ years of progressive technical experience in power distribution systems with evidence of strong subject mater expertise on feasibility study, FEED, detailed design & power system study.
4) managerial experience with evidence of success in managing a group of technical staff is a plus
5) Working with other team members, contractors and consultants to resolve technical issues and ensure the quality and integrity of engineering design executions
6 ) Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
7 ) Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization as well as with customers
8 ) Adopting a customer-centric approach by measuring processes and performance through the customer's perspective and in fostering and promoting good customer relations
9 ) Effective team building and problem-solving abilities
10 ) Working under pressure and with short lead times
11 ) Bilingual in English and French (an asset)

We seek out and reward people for being straightforward, open, passionate, effective and challenging the status quo. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome people as they are, creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. We're looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. See

what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY.

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