Building Automation Technician II

Schneider Electric; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is hiring a Building Automation Systems Specialist II in Charlotte, NC, responsible for delivering Building Automation System projects. This field-based position involves system design, software installation, startup, commissioning, and owner training.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, experience with DDC controls, and HVAC systems knowledge. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in installing and repairing systems at customer sites.
• Ability to work independently in routine situations.
• Field experience in HVAC controls industry.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair control system malfunctions.
• Implement databases and controls programs.
• Organize commissioning sequences.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Programming DDC controls

Integration protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus)

Education

Two-year technical degree in HVAC or related field

Job description

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for an experienced Building Automation Systems Specialist II in our Charlotte, NC location.

Primary responsibility is delivering Building Automation System projects.

This is a field‑based position. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers in the delivery of system design/review, software, installation, startup, commissioning, and owner training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs complex control systems malfunctions requiring extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems and ability to test and write modifications in multiple languages of systems software.
• Implement databases, controls sequences, programs, and graphics for new construction and retrofit projects.
• Provides start‑up and checkout documentation to the installation team for use in commissioning and validation.
• Organize and demonstrate required BAS project sequences to meet commissioning agents' requirements.
• Commission controls installation and verifies that control sequences meet specifications.
• Provides sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and as‑built drawings.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated from an HVAC program or with a two‑year technical degree.
• Experience with installing and repairing technical products and systems at customer sites.
• Ability to work under limited supervision for routine situations.
• Two‑year (2) degree in a related technical field required or related work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as needed.
• Field experience in the HVAC controls industry; preferably with troubleshooting, maintenance, and service.
• Technical, hands‑on experience with commissioning and programming of DDC controls.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure BAS a plus.
• Must be highly organized and possess the ability to work in a high‑paced environment with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet schedules given by leadership.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate independently and autonomously and take ownership of all tasks; excellent oral and written communication skills and team oriented.
• Proficiency with writing code for controller sequence of operations.
• Proficiency with integration protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus, etc).

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.