Solution Architect Buildings, MEA

Schneider Electric North America; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy management is looking for a Solution Architect responsible for designing and delivering integrated building solutions. This role entails ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with clients to meet their building performance goals. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, over 10 years of experience in solution architecture, and strong knowledge of IoT and building management systems. Join us to contribute to sustainable solutions for smart buildings.

Benefits

Equitable opportunities

Commitment to inclusivity and diversity

Ethical standards and compliance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in solution architecture, preferably in building automation or energy management.
• Proven track record in designing IoT and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end architecture for building automation and energy management.
• Provide guidance on system integration and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with clients to understand building performance objectives.

Skills

Solution Design

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IoT Platforms

BMS (Building Management Systems)

Job description

The Solution Architect for the Buildings Segment is responsible for designing and delivering integrated building solutions that align with Schneider Electric’s strategic objectives. This role bridges business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions for smart buildings, energy efficiency, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture
  • Develop end-to-end architecture for building automation, energy management, HVAC, lighting, security, and IoT-enabled solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, interoperability, enterprise architecture and sustainability standards.
• Technical Leadership
  • Provide guidance to engineering and project teams on system integration, cybersecurity, and interoperability during design and implementation phases.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies for smart building solutions.
  • Create detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and BOMs for proposed solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with clients to understand building performance objectives and operational challenges.
  • Collaborate with sales, operations to translate customer business needs into technical solutions.
  • Present architectural designs and value propositions to clients and internal teams.
• Compliance & Standards
  • Ensure solutions comply with local regulations, global standards, and Schneider Electric policies.
  • Maintain documentation of architecture designs, processes, and technical specifications.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 10+ years in solution architecture, preferably in building automation or energy management.
• Proven track record in designing IoT, BMS (Building Management Systems), and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems & protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX, IoT platforms and IP networking.
• Experience with energy HVAC, lighting control, access control, and energy efficiency strategies and green building standards.
• Knowledge of AI/ML applications in building performance optimization.
• Certifications in building automation or solution architecture (e.g., LEED, PMP, Smartscore).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

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

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