Building Automation /Project Engineer

Schneider Electric; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Building Automation Systems/Project Engineer for the Columbus, OH area. The role involves overseeing project requirements, coordinating site activities, and ensuring timely installation of building automation and security systems.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in HVAC and security systems, strong communication, and collaborative skills. Emphasis is placed on ensuring safety and quality throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in installation and start-up of HVAC, building automation, and/or security systems.
• Knowledge of basic BACnet/LON/MODBUS protocols.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities on-site for the installation of building systems.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of employees and subcontractors on projects.
• Act as primary contact for subcontractors during installation phase.

Skills

HVAC controls

Building automation

Security systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Office 365

VISIO

Job description

Building Automation Systems/Project Engineer for Columbus, OH area

This position is typically held by an individual that has at least 4 years’ experience in construction of low voltage electrical systems and preferably industry knowledge. The role is responsible for understanding project requirements such as specifications, standards, budgets, schedules, and safety.

Must be able to conduct project activities on‑site related to the coordination, installation, and commissioning of building automation and security management systems, and perform work both independently or with other team members.

This individual should have experience with HVAC and security installations and be proficient in all types of building systems and application of our technology. Shall be capable of coordination of other project team activities on site, including coordination with other trades, commissioning agents, and customers.

This position is responsible for project coordination, safety, installation, checkout, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Ensures that daily activities on site for projects are completed and regular progress on projects are communicated to the project manager. Works under direct supervision of a Project Manager, and reports into a Program or Operations Manager.

Duties

• Gain customer exposure by attending meetings. Report back to the Project Engineer or Project Manager with action items and any additional deliverables that result from the meeting. Ensure that these items are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
• Participate in system startup and commissioning using standard pre-functional checkout processes. Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents, descopes and negotiates subcontracts, and manages schedule, change orders, and billings.
• Review field sketches for change order exposure and provide feedback to Project Manager.
• Subcontractor management, scheduling, planning and tracking.
• Responsibility for safety and wellbeing of employees and subcontractors on projects, inclusive of creation of site safety plans, site audits, PPE provision, toolbox talks and adherence to jobsite requirements.
• Able to modify and update design drawings and maintain red line documents.
• Ensure materials are being delivered or coordinated to the site or subcontractors for installation.
• Participate in field quality control or safety audits and review analysis and results.
• Validate hardware and project installations. Install, replace and re-commission devices, equipment, and software.
• Diagnose communication problems and install control devices and other components as well as troubleshoot software and hardware issues.
• Attend project sites regularly and required site meetings.
• Coordinate with on‑site contractors for the installation of equipment based on shop drawings. Coordinate and address any issues during installation phase.
• Act as primary point of contact for subcontractors during installation phase.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to coordinate projects through the installation phase.
• Make sure that installation tracking sheets are updated regularly.
• QA/QC for project documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in installation and start‑up of HVAC, building automation, and/or security systems. HVAC controls and/or construction industry or 6+ years’ experience as a Project Engineer, or combined years of system application engineering or technician experience.
• Knowledge of basic BACnet/LON/MODBUS protocols.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to function in highly charged situations with customers, teammates, team members, peers, and contemporaries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaborative skills, internal and external.
• Working knowledge of Office 365, File Structure, VISIO.

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.