For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $81,600 - $122,400 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
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.
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. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
As an Automation Engineer, a typical day for you might include:
Lead detailed automation design and engineering field audits
Create automation scopes of work and cost estimates with minimal supervision
Prepare technical audit reports
Provide decision-making support for sales, engineering, and project management functions
Analyze the performance of mechanical, electrical, and control systems and recommend changes to improve functionality and/or energy efficiency through multi-disciplinary Energy Conservation Measures
Prepare automation designs for the project that meet the need and level of control for given systems
Project management responsibilities including accountability for design budgets and deadlines
Author sequences of operation for improved energy efficiency of HVAC equipment and other mechanical, electric, and pneumatic systems
Create building automation and integrated system drawings and reports
Assist in validation and commissioning hardware and project installations
Ensure conformance to industry design standards and local codes
Stay abreast of new technological developments/releases and apply to projects and processes where beneficial
Prepare automation bid package submittals
Participate in strategic initiatives as assigned to drive continuous improvement
Deliver solutions with first-time quality while maintaining high levels of internal and external client satisfaction
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
3-5 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.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Overnight Travel 40-60%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the primary duties of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
Moving over rough or uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy to light items. Transporting of items such as a ladder, tools, laptop computer and luggage; driving an automobile, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.
While performing the primary functions of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to a general office environment and construction site environment. During periods of project site visits, the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions, roof tops, attics, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment rooms which could consist of confined spaces and loud noises. Employee may work in different environments while on various job sites. This job will require approximately 40-60% travel to project sites on a weekly basis - expectation is individual to return to home on a weekly basis. Travel will occur through the use of an automobile or by airplane to destinations for weekly visits during construction or design phases of work.
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