Small Works Engineer - BMS

Schneider Electric; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle

On call (optional) and allowances

Flexibility at Work

Share Program with discounts

Additional annual leave opportunities

Vendor discounts for partners

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Small Works Project Engineer to lead engineering and commissioning of BMS projects from our Adelaide office. You will manage project planning, scheduling, resources and documentation, ensuring delivery within scope, budget and timelines.

Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and adherence to CPP are essential as you develop your career in a global leader. You will join a team focused on energy management and automation, with opportunities for ongoing training

Qualifications

• Tertiary or trade qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or related discipline.
• Understanding of building management systems principles with ideally 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with project design documentation and commissioning of BMS controls with HVAC.
• Strong communication with project stakeholders and effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and commissioning of SMWX projects – Building Management Systems.
• Responsible for project planning, scheduling, resource coordination and progress monitoring.
• Maintain CPP adherence and collaborate with Admin, Sales and Service teams.

Skills

BMS principles

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary or trade qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or related discipline

Tools

Project design documentation

IT networks

Structured cabling systems

Job description

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Small Works (SMWX) Project Engineer to join our Digital Building Business. Reporting to the Solution Delivery Manager will be located at our Adelaide office, this role is responsible for Engineering and Commissioning of SMWX projects – Building Management Systems (BMS). Delivering works to the site standard or national engineering efficiency program (EEP) standards.

The successful candidate will also undertake basic project management activities including project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, monitoring project progress, managing project documentation and supporting the delivery of projects within agreed scope, budget and timelines.

Adherence to Schneider Electric’s Customer Project Process (CPP) focuses on improving operational performance and ensuring consistent execution everywhere. Collaboration and Cooperation with Admin, Sales and Service support teams will be vital, as well as being open to new learnings as you develop yourself within the Schneider business.

An exceptional opportunity awaits. You will be joining a global leader that will support your continued career development.

About you:

You are someone that gets excited about technology and excels in problem solving within challenging environments. You are focused, collaborative and passionate about the work that you do. Achieving results motivates you. In addition, you have the following skills:

• Tertiary or trade qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or related discipline
• Understanding of building management systems principles with ideally 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with project design documentation
• Commissioning of BMS controls in conjunction with HVAC commissioning
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of IT network infrastructure and structured cabled systems
• Experience coordinating project activities and managing multiple priorities across concurrent projects.

• Ability to monitor project schedules, identify delivery risks and proactively escrow issues where required.
• Experience managing project documentation, progress reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Understanding of project delivery principles including scope, budget and schedule management.

• Electrical License (full or restricted) desirable
• Valid Australian Driver’s License
• Ability to successfully obtain a defence clearance which would include unrestricted working rights

Benefits of working for Schneider Electric;

• Fully maintained vehicle
• On call (optional) and other applicable allowances
• Flexibility at Work and Global Family Leave
• Option to participate in our Share Program, with discounts and company contribution for employees
• Potential opportunity to purchased further annual leave
• Discounts at major vendors such as Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few through our employee rewards schemes
• Continuous training on Schneider products
• Exposure to a market leader in building management, optimisation and energy monitoring
• Global support at your fingertips
• Working in a well-balanced team and inclusive environment

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

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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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