Senior Engineer II, System Architect (Pre-sales)

Schneider Electric; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO) 15 days/year

12 holidays/year

401(k) with match

Company stock option program

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a US Digital Buildings System Architect to lead architectural design and pre-sales efforts for EcoStruxure-based solutions, focusing on hotels. You will guide technical governance, risk management, and project execution across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of BMS, security, lighting, and room automation, plus IT networking and cybersecurity. It offers a competitive USD pay range and comprehensive Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Systems Architecture design or consulting.
• 5+ years in BMS, Security, Lighting, and Room Automation.
• 3+ years in project execution and deployment.
• Strong knowledge of EcoStruxure Building Operations and related tech.
• Deep understanding of IT networking, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Excellent communication and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Sales enablement by promoting the business value of our solutions and supporting customer objectives.
• Architect robust, scalable solutions aligned to commercial and account strategy; provide technical governance across project lifecycle.
• Foster continual learning and knowledge transfer in pre-sales and project execution; drive best practices across teams.

Skills

Systems Architecture

BMS

Security

Lighting

Room Automation

Project Execution

IT Networking

Cloud Computing

Cybersecurity

Communication

Tools

EcoStruxure

BACnet

Modbus

OPC

LON

Active Directory

IT Networking

Virtualization

Windows OS

Scripting

FB

Job description

Our US Digital Buildings System Architects are the trusted technical experts to create and apply innovative solutions by combining the latest technologies with our EcoStruxure offer to help drive sales and deliver long-term business value to our Customers. This position will be a BMS System Architect support the Digital Buildings with a focus on Hotels.

What will you do?

• Sales Enablement – Contribute to sales pursuits by creating and promoting the business value of our solutions along with building credibility with customers to inspire, inform, transform and support business objectives.
• Successful Project Execution – Architect solutions which are robust, scalable, innovative, supported, and are aligned to the commercial and/or account strategy. Provide the technical validation, risk management, and technical governance for all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Technical Competence- Strong desire forcontinual learning and improvement, sharing best practices, drive organizational knowledge transfer to assist in the pre-sales role, and oversee the project through execution phases.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Experience as a leader in Systems Architecture in the design and/or consulting background
• At least 5+ year’s experience in specific domains (BMS, Security, Lighting, and Room Automation)
• At least 3+ year’s experience in project execution and systems deployment
• Experience in System Architect Methodology
• Deep understanding of the technical functionality of EcoStruxure Building Operations and associated EcoStruxure technology:
  • EcoStruxure System Software
  • Software Programing (Script, FB)
  • IT Networking & Enterprise IT Architecture Experience
  • Communication Protocols (BACnet, Modbus, OPC, LON)
  • Cloud Computing and Virtualization & Deep Windows Operating System as well as Active Directory Knowledge
  • Integration concepts and methodologies (OT to IoT; IT to OT; ETL)
  • Secure architectures and Cybersecurity methods, processes, and tools
• Strong business acumen and experience of competitors systems
• Demonstrate technical competence, personal development, and desire for continual learning and improvement in high profile opportunities
• Required to be highly adaptable and able to effectively handle several projects and support requests working in proactive mode as necessary
• Take and manage risk with a sense of accountability
• Strong communication, listening, problem-solving, sharing talents, resources, and know-how, influence and convince, collaboration, and seeking win-win situations and opportunities.

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 117,600 - USD 176,400 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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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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