Electrical Technician Development Program - Jan 2027

The job

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Job description

Kickstart your career in energy management and automation through our Digital Engineering Application/Technician Development Program, beginning January 2027. This unique opportunity is designed for individuals with a two-year technical degree who are ready to apply their knowledge of electrical systems, networking, and software in a hands-on environment.

You'll begin the program with approximately six months of technical training in Franklin, Tennessee, where you'll build the skills and experience needed to work directly with our customers and critical electrical infrastructure. Upon successful completion of the training program, you'll transition into an Associate System Commissioning Specialist role supporting Schneider Electric customers in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

Candidates should be prepared to temporarily relocate to the Nashville/Franklin, Tennessee area for the six-month training period and then relocate to or be based in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area following training.

Through hands-on training, real-world projects, technical development, and customer engagement, you'll build the expertise needed to support customers in the Milwaukee market while helping power the digital transformation of critical electrical infrastructure.

What will you do?

• Support the deployment, configuration, and commissioning of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for data centers and commercial/industrial customers.
• Install, customize, and troubleshoot monitoring and control software used in electrical power distribution systems.
• Configure communications between devices and networks while troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and system documentation to support project execution.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers, contractors, and end users during construction and commissioning activities.
• Perform system startup, testing, customer training, and documentation of completed projects.
• Assist customers in defining system requirements and optimizing system performance.

• Customer Focus - Build strong relationships with customers while delivering professional support and technical expertise.
• Communication - Clearly communicate technical information to customers, teammates, and project stakeholders.
• Electrical Systems Knowledge - Apply technical knowledge of electrical power systems, equipment, and monitoring solutions.
• Networking & Device Communications - Configure, troubleshoot, and support communication between intelligent devices and software platforms.
• Problem Solving - Diagnose system issues and implement effective solutions in dynamic field environments.
• Technical Documentation - Maintain accurate records, service reports, and as-built documentation to support project success.
• Safety & Compliance - Follow established safety procedures and quality standards while working onsite and in customer environments.

• Associate degree or two-year technical degree in Electrical Power Systems, Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience installing software or operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience connecting devices or troubleshooting communications across a network.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20-80%, depending on final assignment location.
• Ability and willingness to relocate within the United States following completion of the training program.

• Experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), or Systems Integration.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, power generation, and power quality concepts.
• Familiarity with SCADA communication protocols, networking architecture, and HMI configuration.
• Exposure to Schneider Electric software solutions and industry certifications is a plus.

• Six months of comprehensive technical training in Franklin, Tennessee.
• Relocation assistance for training and permanent assignment locations.
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading energy management and automation technologies.
• Exposure to customer-facing projects that develop both technical and professional skills.
• Opportunities to work across diverse industries, including data centers and industrial facilities.
• Career growth potential within a global leader in energy management and automation.
• Collaborative team environment dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous learning.

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The city

The job is in Milwaukee, WI. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Milwaukee compares. Among the 80 largest places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is #1 by population, #80 for household income (#1 = highest), #78 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #61 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Milwaukee County, is #3 of 72 counties for average pay ($69,142).

The place in numbers

Milwaukee has 566,973 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 9.6% of the population of Wisconsin. It covers 96 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 5,895 people per square mile. The median age is 32.4, 19% younger than the state median (32.4 against 40.2).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,059 a month (rent plus utilities), about the same as the state median ($1,059 against $1,087). Over a year that is 23.4% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $184,000, which is 3.4 times the median household income ($54,234); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 41.8% of households own their home, 38% below the state average (41.8% against 67.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan area has 820,780 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $51,160 a year, about the same as the national median ($51,160 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (89,880 jobs, median $48,440); transportation and material moving (71,880 jobs, median $44,820); sales and related (70,510 jobs, median $41,770). The area is most specialised in production (1.5 times) and healthcare support (1.2 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($128,250) and legal ($100,570). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Milwaukee County was 3.7%. 64.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Milwaukee County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 66.3% drive alone, 5.0% use public transit, 4.0% walk, 12.9% work from home. 7.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 22% below the state average (7.9% against 10.2%).

People and education

27.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the state share (27.4% against 33.4%). 11.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 114% above the state share (11.1% against 5.2%). The poverty rate is 22.8%, 116% above the state rate (22.8% against 10.6%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 72°F (22.5°C), and the coolest is Jan at 20°F (-6.8°C). About 948 mm (37 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Jun is the wettest month (125 mm) and Jan the driest (40 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

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Closest cities in this guide: Wauwatosa (3 miles, rent 36% higher); Shorewood (4 miles, rent 27% higher); Glendale (5 miles, rent 35% higher); Whitefish Bay (5 miles, rent 26% higher). Rent differences are against Milwaukee; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Milwaukee, WI.

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Median rent in Milwaukee is $1,059 a month and median household income $54,234 (ACS 2020–2024).

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