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Senior Project Engineer

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric

Egypt
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024
Senior Project Engineer - 008Y92

What do we do at Schneider Electric?

We provide energy & automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.

We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values

Why shall you join Schneider Electric?

We empower everyone to make the most of our energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. Along the way, we create and provide equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere. We continuously create an inclusive environment and welcome people from all walks of life. We are empowered to do our best and innovate, while living our unique life and work. Together, we dare to disrupt and turn our bold ideas into reality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead, monitor, and control the performance of customer’s project life cycle – project Initiation, project planning, project execution and controlling, and project closing.
  • Key activities include task completion verification, project team monitoring, managing the exchange of project updates across the project team members, schedule reporting, issue resolution, scope change, variation claim and contract administration.
  • Validate the project, including technical and commercial elements.
  • Monitor the execution of the customer’s project order and verify the execution of the project through kick-off meetings.
  • Communicate with all parties including exchange of technical requirements and project plan information, site acceptance, and site energization preparation.
  • Lead the closeout of the customer’s project to include financial reconciliation, verification of job site equipment arrival, installation, start-up, and training support completion.
  • Solve problems with customers that results in positive feedback and enhanced relationships.
  • Apply a base knowledge of Schneider Electric products and their uses.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, processes and terminology needed for effective project management.
  • Manage, control, and supervise site activities, such as conducting site risk assessments, and providing guidance to vendors for installation, testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years’ experience in project management roles.
  • Working experience in electric distribution & energy management systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
  • Possessing Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification would be an advantage.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
  • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

Primary Location

: Egypt

Schedule

: Full-time

Unposting Date

: Ongoing