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Building Automation Engineer III

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Building Automation Engineer III

Birmingham, AL

Great people make Schneider Electric a great company.

Schneider's Automation Engineer is an impactful role on the team - implementing quality building automation control practices and providing technical oversight for construction site projects within a retrofit/energy performance contracting team. They are problem solvers. They are passionate about the work they do. They are critical to customer success, and they are critical to the Schneider Electric team! Could this be you?

This Automation Engineer is positioned within our Sustainability business, specifically within the Public Sector. Public Sector projects may include K-12, higher education, government services, military and more.

As an Automation Engineer, a typical day for you might include:

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  1. Implement hardware and software designs
  2. Oversee electrical installation subcontractors for compliance to design, schedule and on implementation methods
  3. Technical support of electrical installation for implementation and standardization of building automation controls
  4. Lead efforts in validation, commissioning, and project implementation of BAS control system with Schneider Electric Products or others
  5. Test/validate hardware/software for correct operation- ensure quality installation and graphical interface for client
  6. Material handling and management of BAS related controls
  7. Analyze building automation systems and recommend changes to improve functionality and/or energy efficiency or to accomplish ECMs
  8. Create project documentation and provide input to other engineers throughout all phases of work
  9. Assist with the estimates and design of hardware/software adds, change-orders, and problem solutions
  10. Lead efforts as the technical resource for building automation system with Construction team


And on some days, you may:
  • Provide status and progress reports
  • Ensure conformance to industry design standards
  • Provide technical training and support both internally and externally
  • Assist and lead efforts on integration of 3rd party system or integrations amongst systems
  • Assist clients and team members with any BAS operations, software, networking problems

This may be the next step in your career journey if you have:
  • 2+ years engineering or technical degree required or equivalent work experience
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification and/or other Professional certifications (LEED, CEA, BEP, PE, etc.) preferred
  • 7+ years related work experience in the building automation/controls and/or installation of mechanical HVAC equipment
  • Working knowledge of Schneider Electric BAS platforms (Vista, Continuum, I/Net, and/or Invensys) preferred
  • Hands-on experience with other building automation vendors (Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Alerton, Automated Logic, ec.) preferred
  • Technical knowledge of HVAC equipment and systems and of access and/or building automation systems
  • Competency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Project
  • Knowledge of industry codes and standards: ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, UL, etc. as well as of electrical safety standards and practices
  • Ability to move freely over rough or uneven surfaces *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
  • Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments in both an office setting and on a construction site. This may include exposure to outside weather conditions, roof tops, attics, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment rooms which could consist of confined spaces and loud noises.
  • Ability to travel up to 85%-95% on a weekly basis, returning home on weekends.


Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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.

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.

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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Client-provided location(s): Birmingham, AL, USA; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Nashville, TN, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; Tennessee, USA
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/78566?lang=en-us
Employment Type: Full Time