Job Description:
Senior Technical Engineer – Digital Power (Senior Engineer I, Digital Systems Technical Execution)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Engineer to join our growing Digital Power Team in Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 5+ years’ experience in Electrical Controls who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by delivering high‑quality technical solutions. A full EU/Irish driving licence is essential.
About the Role
As a Senior Technical Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of Power/Energy Monitoring and Control System projects across the Data Centre, Utilities, Grid & Renewables, and Life Sciences sectors. You will guide technical design, integration, testing, and commissioning activities while supporting both junior engineers and project stakeholders.
You will be a key technical point of contact—ensuring solutions meet project scope, budget, and schedule, and maintaining strong relationships with customers, partners, and suppliers.
This role sits within a dynamic, supportive team in a highly respected and rapidly growing organisation where people are central to our success.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
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Lead technical design and execution for complex system architectures across design, integration, testing, FAT, installation, and commissioning stages.
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Ensure full alignment with project scope, specifications, and customer expectations.
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Support the development of technical documentation including Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
Project Execution
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Work closely with Project Managers and Operations to ensure successful project delivery.
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Lead site commissioning activities acting as key customer point of contact on site
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Identify project risks and opportunities, and contribute to effective mitigation strategies.
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Participate in post‑project reviews and lessons‑learned activities.
Collaboration & Customer Engagement
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Act as a primary technical interface with customers and third parties.
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Coach and support Project Technical Engineers within your area of expertise.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and delivery quality.
(External) English Qualifications:
About You
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Degree (Level 7 or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Controls, or a related discipline.
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5+ years’ experience in Electrical Controls, Electrical Monitoring, or Building Management Systems.
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Knowledge of PLC, SCADA, or EPMS design, programming, or installation (advantage).
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Ability to read and interpret MV/LV Electrical Distribution Single Line Diagrams.
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Experience with project delivery and an understanding of project engineering principles.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
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Excellent communication skills—written and verbal.
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Strong teamwork mindset with the ability to work independently when required.
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Customer-focused with an understanding of Schneider Electric product offerings (advantage).
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Valid EU/Irish Driver’s Licence required.
What we offer you:
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Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme,
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28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays,
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Private Health Care,
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Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
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Worldwide Employee Share Ownership Programme,
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Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Employee Assistance Programme.
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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CareerHub (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally),
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Learning Portal and much more.
At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.
We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.
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Local Benefits (English):
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this Ireland based position, the expected pay range is EUR 63,200 - EUR 94,800 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 Ireland. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.
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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: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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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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