Project Engineer at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $100,000-120,000 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.

Building Management System (BMS) Controls, Automation, for the Digital Buildings Group

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and commissioning of BMS projects, ensuring seamless integration with automation.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our 160,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services, improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Project Managers in the execution of projects.


• Collaborating with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to understand project requirements and design BMS solutions tailored to their needs.


• Conducting site surveys, developing functional design specifications, and creating system architecture for BMS automation.


• Managing project schedules, budgets, materials, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.


• Overseeing the installation, configuration, and testing of BMS components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.


• Shall be capable of coordination of other project team activities on site, including coordination with other trades, commissioning agents, and customers.


• Works under direct supervision of a Project Manager, and reports into a Program or Operations Manager.


• Ensures that daily activities on site for projects are completed and regular progress on projects are communicated to the project manager.


• Providing technical support and troubleshooting expertise during project implementation and post-commissioning phases.


• Collaborating with sales teams to identify opportunities for system upgrades, retrofits, and expansions.

• Preferred bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or a related field or equivalent experience (4-6 years in equivalent fields).


• Proficiency with software tools such as MS Excel, Projects, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.


• Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration platforms like Smartsheet.


• Excellent communication, organizational skills, time-management, problem-solving, project management skills, willingness to learn, and positive attitude.


• Preferred experience in project engineering within the BMS controls and or automation industry.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

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

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.For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $100,000-120,000 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.

Building Management System (BMS) Controls, Automation, for the Digital Buildings Group

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and commissioning of BMS projects, ensuring seamless integration with automation.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our 160,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services, improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Project Managers in the execution of projects.


• Collaborating with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to understand project requirements and design BMS solutions tailored to their needs.


• Conducting site surveys, developing functional design specifications, and creating system architecture for BMS automation.


• Managing project schedules, budgets, materials, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.


• Overseeing the installation, configuration, and testing of BMS components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.


• Shall be capable of coordination of other project team activities on site, including coordination with other trades, commissioning agents, and customers.


• Works under direct supervision of a Project Manager, and reports into a Program or Operations Manager.


• Ensures that daily activities on site for projects are completed and regular progress on projects are communicated to the project manager.


• Providing technical support and troubleshooting expertise during project implementation and post-commissioning phases.


• Collaborating with sales teams to identify opportunities for system upgrades, retrofits, and expansions.