Building Automation Application Engineer

Schneider National; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Dallas seeks an Application Engineer specializing in Building Automation to program, commission, troubleshoot, and support DDC building automation systems using Niagara, EcoStruxure Building Operation, Siemens, or Johnson Controls.

You will work with a project team to configure and customize controls, create software and front‑end graphics, conduct system diagnostics, and provide technical support to customers and end users.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming and configuring building automation systems to meet project specs.
• Experience delivering high‑quality software per standards, budgets and schedules.
• Strong communication skills with customers, contractors, engineers, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Program, startup, troubleshoot, and commission DDC building automation systems.
• Configure, program, and customize control systems for project needs.
• Create software programs and front‑end graphics for controls.
• Commission projects and ensure proper handover.
• Analyze problems and resolve issues to ensure complete system functionality.
• Perform system diagnostics and recommend performance improvements.
• Coordinate customer training and prepare closed‑out documents.
• Provide technical support and direction to end‑users and staff.

Skills

Tridium Niagara

EcoStruxure Building Operation

Siemens Building Automation

Johnson Controls systems

Job description

Overview

Schneider Electric is searching for an Application Engineer specializing in Building Automation to work within the Digital Buildings organization in Dallas. The role will involve programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting DDC building automation systems, with a focus on building automation system programming using Tridium Niagara, Ecostruxure, Siemens, or Johnson Controls.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team responsible for programming, start‑up, troubleshooting, and commissioning of DDC building automation systems.
• Configure, program, and customize control systems to meet project‑specific needs.
• Create software programs and front‑end graphics.
• Commission projects.
• Analyze problems and resolve issues to ensure complete system functionality.
• Perform system diagnostics and recommend enhancements to improve performance and efficiency.
• Coordinate customer training and prepare closed‑out documents.
• Provide technical support and direction to end‑users and employees when applicable.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Tridium Niagara, Schneider Electric Ecostruxure Building Operation System, Siemens Building automation system, or Johnson Controls systems.
• Experience providing high‑quality programming per specifications, standards, budgets, and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely with customers, contractors, engineers, and team members.

Reporting

The employee reports to a Project Manager and works under the daily supervision of an Engineering or Software Manager.

Benefits

Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) with match, well‑being programs, holidays and paid time off, military leave benefits, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Schneider Electric provides equal employment and advancement opportunities 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.