Power Systems Intern

<strong>For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $22 - $27 per hour. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime pay and recognition programs.<br><br></strong>The compensation rate for this position is for candidates located within the United States. Individual pay is determined by several factors including knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.<br><br>You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.<br><br>Join our diverse, dynamic and innovative team at Schneider Electric, a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions in the sustainability industry. We are seeking talented individuals with an engineering background who are passionate about transitioning into sales and eager to learn sales strategies while working with a growing team within our Digital Power business unit<br><br><strong>Schneider Electric</strong> is looking to hire a <strong>Power</strong> <strong>Systems Intern</strong> for <strong>Summer 2026</strong>!<br><br><strong>PROJECT: Monetization Order Systems<br><br></strong>Focus: Systems Mapping & Technical Documentation<br><br>Work at the intersection of Finance and Operations. You will be responsible for creating visual maps of our order-to-cash lifecycle, documenting how data flows through various CRM and ERP systems. This project is vital for ensuring technical accuracy in how we process and track global transactions.<br><br><strong>Join the Energy Revolution<br><br></strong>US Digital Power is on an ambitious growth journey, and we’re looking for the next generation of innovators to help us redefine smart power distribution. If you’re a curious, driven undergraduate student, we want you on our team as we build a more sustainable and efficient world.<br><br><strong>What’s in it for You?<br><br></strong><strong>Direct Access:</strong> You won't just be a face in the crowd. You’ll have the unique opportunity to connect directly with Digital Power leaders and their teams, gaining insights from the people shaping the industry.<br><br><strong>The "Hub" Experience: </strong>Our internships are based in some of the most vibrant cities in the country. You’ll be stationed in one of our main talent hubs: Nashville, TN; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; or Raleigh, NC.<br><br><strong>A Built-in Community: </strong>You’ll join a cohort of fellow interns across our peer business units within your hub. Whether it’s a lunch-and-learn or a social meetup, you’ll have a network of peers to grow with.<br><br><strong>Big Picture Exposure: </strong>As part of the broader Schneider Electric family, you’ll engage with professionals across our Energy Management and Industrial Automation businesses, giving you a 360-degree view of how we operate globally.<br><br><strong>Real-World Impact: </strong>This is your chance to learn the business from the inside out. You’ll strengthen your technical and professional skills, build your resume with high-impact projects, and gain the "real world" experience that sets you apart.<br><br><strong>What qualifications will make you successful for this role?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Electrical Engineering, Power system, IEC61850 standards, Communication networks<br><br></li></ul><strong>Let us learn about you! Apply today.<br><br></strong><strong>You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.<br><br></strong><strong>#secareers<br><br></strong><strong>Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?<br><br></strong>When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.<br><br>IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.<br><br>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.<br><br>Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!<br><br>€36 billion global revenue<br><br>+13% organic growth<br><br>150 000+ employees in 100+ countries<br><br>#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations<br><br>You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.<br><br><em>Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. <br><br></em><em>At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here<br><br></em><em>Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.</em>

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