Building Management Systems Engineer
About the role
At Schneider Electric, we don't just manage buildings. We make them smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable. We are seeking a Systems Engineer II to join our Building Automation team supporting projects throughout Long Island.
Responsibilities
- Lead field engineering activities on multiple Building Automation System (BAS) and Building Management System (BMS) projects from mobilization through project closeout.
- Cook up installation activities, project layout, scheduling, and execution at active construction and renovation sites.
- Participate in system startup, commissioning, and pre-functional checkout processes.
- Review project specifications, construction drawings, wiring diagrams, and mechanical plans to ensure successful implementation.
- Serve as a primary field liaison between project managers, engineers, subcontractors, customers, and field personnel.
- Attend customer, contractor, and foreman meetings, track action items, and drive timely resolution of project issues.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, redlines, change order records, and field reports.
- Review field sketches and provide technical feedback related to project modifications and change requests.
- Monitor project progress while ensuring quality, safety, and execution standards are met.
- Support cybersecurity best practices on customer systems and network connected building technologies.
- Develop exposure to customer facing project management activities and contribute to successful project delivery.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in construction, building automation, controls, low voltage systems, HVAC controls, electrical systems, construction coordination, or related field engineering environments.
- Experience supporting construction or renovation projects in the field.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, and construction plans.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Experience in industrial protocols like Modbus or BACnet.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively with customers, contractors, project teams, and field personnel.
- Able to travel throughout Long Island and work primarily from project sites.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC controls, or integrated building systems.
- Experience managing field installation activities, project coordination, commissioning, or construction execution.
- OSHA and/or SST certifications.
- Familiarity with HVAC systems, controls networks, and system integrations.
- Exposure to commercial construction, airports, healthcare, higher education, life sciences, mission critical facilities, or large commercial projects.
Skills
- Industrial protocols like Modbus or BACnet.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Project management and coordination.
- Technical documentation and reporting.
- Field installation and commissioning.
- Customer-facing interactions.
- Security and compliance best practices.
Benefits
At Schneider Electric, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. This includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, benefit bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Pay
The expected pay range for this full-time position is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this U.S. based position applies to candidates located within the United States.
Schedule
This is a Full-Time position with Field Based responsibilities.