Project Engineer

About the Role

Core duties include coordinating design, procurement, and installation activities, validating hardware and system performance, diagnosing communication issues, conducting quality and safety audits, and maintaining overall system functionality and remote connectivity. Occasionally, the engineer may re‑commission devices, assist with material procurement, keep installation tracking sheets up to date, and create or deliver customized customer training materials. • Align design engineer work with the latest conformed construction documents before installation. • Modify and update design drawings; maintain red‑line documents. • Collaborate with project manager and procurement to monitor purchasing activity and budget risks. • Ensure timely delivery of materials to the site or subcontractors. • Validate that hardware and installations meet design requirements. • Participate in field quality control and safety audits, reviewing analysis and results. • Coordinate on‑site contractors for equipment installation based on shop drawings. • Act as primary point of contact for subcontractors during the installation phase. • Independently address and resolve issues that arise during installation. • Work with the Project Manager to coordinate projects through installation and provide feedback on manpower requirements. • Contribute to the service turnover process and overall system performance. • Set up external ISP connections and enable remote connectivity to customer sites. • Re‑commission devices, equipment, and software as required. • Assist the Project Manager with material procurement. • Keep installation tracking sheets updated regularly. • Prepare customer‑training manuals and deliver customized training sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design alignment
• ▸hardware validation
• ▸installation coordination
• ▸quality audits
• ▸remote connectivity
• ▸customer training

What You Bring

Schneider Electric is seeking a Project Engineer specialized in Building Automation Systems (BAS) to join its Digital Buildings organization in Atlanta. The role focuses on project coordination, safety, software checkout, commissioning, and troubleshooting while ensuring daily site activities are completed. This position offers the chance to develop technical and leadership skills, enhancing both the individual’s personal brand and Schneider Electric’s market presence. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, customer‑focused, adept at problem solving, and passionate about driving innovation in building automation. Candidates should have at least four years of experience as a Systems Application Engineer, strong communication skills for interacting with customers and trades, experience with HVAC and security installations, and proven ability to coordinate on‑site project teams and stakeholders. • Diagnose communication problems and troubleshoot software and hardware issues. • 4+ years’ experience as a Systems Application Engineer with relevant industry knowledge. • Strong communication skills for interfacing directly with customers and other trades. • Experience with HVAC and security system installations. • Proficiency across all building system types and application of Schneider Electric technology. • Proven track record coordinating on‑site project teams, trades, commissioning agents, and customers.

Requirements

• ▸hvac
• ▸security
• ▸building automation
• ▸4+ years
• ▸systems engineer
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Schneider Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 6% 401(k) match, employee stock options, low‑cost medical coverage, recharge break programs, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks. • 6% dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match. • Employee stock option program. • Low‑cost medical coverage. • Recharge break program. • Tuition reimbursement.

Work Environment

Hybrid