Project Engineer III

Schneider Electric; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 101,600 - 152,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including benefits)

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Professional development

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Nashville, TN is seeking a Project Engineer III with 4+ years in HVAC/building automation and security systems to coordinate installation, commissioning, and on-site activities.

This role requires coordinating with subcontractors, safety planning, QA/QC, and ensuring project schedules and budgets are met. On-site work and collaboration with project teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in installation and startup of HVAC, building automation, and/or security systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet/LON/MODBUS protocols.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer meetings; report action items to Project Engineer/Manager.
• Participate in system startup and commissioning using standard checkout processes.
• Prepare installation subcontractor bids, descopes, manage schedule, change orders, and billings.
• Review field sketches for change orders; provide feedback to Project Manager.
• Subcontractor management and on-site coordination with trades and commissioning agents.
• Ensure site safety, create safety plans, conduct site audits, and provide toolbox talks.
• Modify and update design drawings; maintain redline documents.

Skills

HVAC installations

Building automation

Security systems

BACnet/LON/MODBUS

Office 365

Visio

Tools

Office 365

Visio

Job description

Project Engineer III for Nashville, TN

This position is typically held by an individual that has at least 4 years of experience in construction of low voltage electrical systems and preferably industry knowledge. This position 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 to a Program or Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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.
• Attends project sites regularly. Attends 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 plus years in installation and start‑up of HVAC, building automation, and or security systems. HVAC controls and or construction Industry or 6 plus 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 communication skills - verbal and written.
• Strong collaborative skills, internal and external.
• Working knowledge of Office 365, File Structure, VISIO.

Benefits

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

• Medical (including member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, well‑being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Competitive pay, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Support for learning and development including performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms such as Coursera.
• Inclusive workplace culture promoting collaboration, recognition, and sharing voices.
• Volunteer leave and programs with Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

Pay range: USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year, inclusive of base pay and short‑term incentives, for candidates located within the United States.