Microgrid Solution Architect

Schneider Electric, the world’s digital partner for sustainability and efficiency, accelerates the digital transformation of Buildings, Infrastructure, and Industry to create a smart and green future in a new electric world.

As a key member of the Microgrid team, you’ll report directly to the Microgrid Line of Business and work closely with country operations. You’ll be the go-to expert for designing and delivering EcoStruxure Microgrid solutions across the Pacific region.

We foster a culture that thrives on creativity, ingenuity, and forward thinking. If you're driven by innovation and eager to join a dynamic environment that encourages bold thinking and inventive solutions, we want to hear from you.

Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our business—collaborating with customers, sales, and services teams to identify opportunities uniquely addressed by our market-leading solutions. You’ll design tailored microgrid architectures and present them through engaging demonstrations and detailed technical proposals. Your domain expertise, product knowledge, and relationship-building skills will be key to your success and recognition within our growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

Country Enablement & Training

• Deliver “train-the-trainer” sessions from the Line of Business.
• Equip tender managers and engineers with the knowledge and tools to succeed.
• Onboard and support new Microgrid EcoXperts.

Solution Architecture & Sales Support

• Collaborate with sales teams, customers, and consultants to recommend optimal microgrid architectures and use cases.
• Prepare high-quality technical and commercial proposals.
• Leverage standard solutions and assess the need for custom engineering.
• Participate in peer reviews and proposal approvals.

Project Handover & Execution Support

• Lead or support project kick-off meetings.
• Ensure a smooth transition from pre-sales to execution teams.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the implementation phase.

Skills and Qualifications:

Required:

• Passion for energy transition, decarbonisation, and emerging technologies.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical pre-sales, tendering, or solution design.
• Strong background in automation platforms (e.g., EPAS, Machine Expert).
• Solid understanding of LV/MV electrical distribution and off-grid systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Team-oriented, results-driven, and resilient under pressure.

Desirable:

• Experience with EcoStruxure Microgrid Operation & Advisor.
• Deep understanding of microgrid use cases and architectures.
• Familiarity with containerised BESS solutions.
• Knowledge of utility markets, tariffs, and incentive schemes.
• Experience with energy modelling (e.g., solar PV, BESS).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and incentive structure.
• Flexible working arrangements and global family leave.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Local and global support at your fingertips.
• A well-balanced team in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Option to participate in our Share Program, with employee discounts and company contributions.
• Potential to purchase additional annual leave.
• Access to discounts with major vendors such as Clipsal, JB Hi-Fi, and Hoyts through our employee rewards program.

We’re a great place to work—but we’re continually striving to be the best. Join us and see how! If you’re an enthusiastic and driven pre-sales professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the energy industry, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered direct applications to Schneider Electric, and no fees will be payable.

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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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