Senior Application Design Engineer

Schneider Electric is seeking a skilled and motivated Application Design Engineer to join our team in Leeds. This role focuses on the design and application engineering of our 11kV Genie-EVO switchgear, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions, collaborating with customers, and supporting project delivery from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and develop application-specific solutions using 11kV Genie-EVO switchgear.
• Create and manage 2D ePLAN drawings, including 3D layout elements.
• Lead and participate in technical design meetings with customers.
• Ensure all designs comply with ENA Wiring Standards and customer specifications.
• Program and configuration protection relays.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) aligned with procurement needs.
• Generate and manage technical documentation, including design reports and relay configuration files.
• Support hybrid project delivery, working both remotely and on-site as required.
• Complete engineering drawings and wiring diagrams (core deliverables).
• Full design package for Genie-EVO switchgear applications (core deliverables).
• Verified ePLAN drawings (core deliverables).
• Configured protection relay files and supporting documentation (core deliverables).
• Accurate and complete BOMs (core deliverables).
• Clear and concise technical interface documentation (core deliverables).

Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience in application or electrical design engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ePLAN or similar.
• Experience with switchgear.
• Strong understanding of medium voltage switchgear and protection relay programming.
• Familiarity with ENA standards and customer-specific wiring requirements.
• Knowledge of UK utility standards and practices.
• Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and technical discussions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a hybrid work environment.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field