Job
Senior Development Engineer
Job Title:
Senior Development Engineer (Reference #: 16270)
Name of Company:
Schneider Electric
Location of Job:
Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
The Schneider Electric Buildings Business is seeking individuals driven by a desire to impact the world by helping our clients make the most of their energy. We are a company committed to making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green. By taking the lead in expanding the green-collar economy in the US and around the world, we are becoming a global leader in energy management.
The Energy Solutions division is offering an outstanding opportunity for motivated individuals with an advanced understanding of project development processes, building systems, and energy use to assume the role of Senior Development Engineer. Reporting directly to the Director of Sales and Engineering for the Western Region, this key role will be responsible for leading the development of basic and intermediate level performance contracting projects as well as performing tasks and functions associated with the development of complex projects of unlimited scope and size. He or she will be expected to develop projects that meet or exceed the divisional goals and objectives.
The Senior Development Engineer will be in a position to lead, plan, organize and participate in performing preliminary and detailed project development audits of basic and intermediate level performance contracting projects. The selected individual will also be responsible for directing the methodologies of performing energy savings calculations and identifying any risk associated with the projections. Additionally, this person will review savings projections to ensure plausibility and identify any financial risk, lead the effort in defining project scope and performing project estimates and review and ensure project estimates are accurate and the project scope is executable within the budget.
This individual will prepare technical audit reports and will work with the sales team to strategize the sale of a project. They may also be asked to assist the sales team with sales presentations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and possess the ability to solicit input from others while influencing and persuading internal and external customers to listen effectively. This position also offers the opportunity to mentor and train junior engineers.
Minimum requirements and qualifications include a four year degree or equivalent related work experience as well as a minimum of five years of related experience. Advanced degrees and certifications are preferred but not required in order to be considered. Candidates must have a demonstrated excellence in the areas of: verbal and written communication, problem solving, organization skills, task prioritization, integrity, training/mentoring skills, customer service and working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have an intermediate understanding of performance contracting. Proficiency in various Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required. Travel to project sites will be approximately 20 – 60% of the time based on business need.
Experience Level
Minimum of five years of related experience.
Education & Certifications Required
Four year degree or equivalent work experience. Candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) are preferred.
Description of Employer
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centers/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 100,000+ employees achieved sales of more than 15.8 billion euros in 2009, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations “Make the most of their energy”.
Travel Required
Average of 30% travel required.
Salary Range
Will be based on candidates experience level
Other Instructions
To be considered for this position, interested candidates should apply online.
1. Go to www.us.schneider-electric.com/careers
2. Search for Requisition Number 16270 under "Search Job Openings."
3. Click on the "Senior Development Engineer" job title.
4. Click on "Submit Resume."
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