Building Automation System Specialist I

Schneider Electric; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Stock options

Medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on professional to coordinate and validate construction systems on site. You will request materials, support subcontractors, troubleshoot issues, and help load/test databases while tuning control systems.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree, strong communication, and foundational networking knowledge, with interest in Building Automation (HVAC, CCTV, access control). The role offers a robust Total Rewards package and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in EE/EET/CS/ME/HVAC or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and customer skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Access, PowerPoint; basic networking.
• Strong conceptual thinking and willingness to pursue Building Automation (HVAC, Access Control, CCTV).
• Product or industry knowledge is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite activities and onsite validation of construction projects.
• Request and deliver material as required; assist subcontractor coordination.
• Troubleshoot and report/correct system issues; load and test databases.
• Backup databases and tune systems; startup control systems.
• Assist with creation of graphic interfaces and project documentation.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Networking basics

Building Automation interest

Industry knowledge

Conceptual thinking

Building systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in EE/EET/CS/ME/HVAC

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Austin, TX

What will you do?

• 90% Onsite Activities
• Request and Deliver material as required
• Assist in coordination of Subcontractors when necessary
• Onsite validation and commissioning of Construction Projects
• Troubleshoot and report / correct system issues
• Load and Test System Databases
• Backup Databases, and tune systems
• Checkout and Startup Control Systems
• Assist with creation of Graphic Interfaces
• Assist with project documentation
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external team members

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor or Associates degree in related fields (EE, EET, Computer Science, ME, HVAC), or related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational and customer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Access, Power Point
• Basic understanding of networks
• Good conceptual aptitude
• Good understanding or desire to pursue career in Building Automation. (HVAC, Access Control, CCTV, or other building systems).
• Product or Industry knowledge is highly desired.

What's in it for me?

• You will have the opportunity to develop and refine your technical and leadership skills as you gain and apply your knowledge with the goal of simultaneously advancing your personal brand and the Schneider Electric brand in the marketplace.
• We offer an incredible benefit package with a 6% dollar for dollar match on 401k, employee stock option program, low cost medical coverage, recharge break, tuition reimbursement, among many others
• Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being programs, holidays & paid time off, military leave benefits, and more.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 54,400 - USD 81,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic 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.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

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.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric -

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals 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.