System Commissioning Specialist

Schneider Electric; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 54,400 - 81,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a field deployment specialist to roll out EPMS across data centers, healthcare facilities, manufacturing sites, and government buildings. You will lead software installation, customization, start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment.

Travel is required; perform customer training, troubleshoot device communications, review contracts and drawings, and document as-built systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical equipment and power concepts
• Knowledge of Modbus/Profibus/Bacnet protocols
• Ability to interpret contract specs and electrical drawings
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience installing virtual machines

Responsibilities

• Lead EPMS deployment at customer sites across data centers, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and educational facilities
• Collaborate with contractors and end-users in construction environments
• Install, customize, and integrate EPMS software; start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting equipment
• Provide customer training and device communication troubleshooting; replace hardware components
• Define system operation requirements with customers and document as-built system

Skills

Electrical power systems

Modbus/Profibus/Bacnet knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Communication skills

Industrial device networking

Virtual machines installation

Education

Two-year technical degree in electrical power systems or electronics

Tools

Virtual machines

Industrial device networking

Job description

Are you passionate about deploying Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) across diverse customer environments? Join us at Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, and be part of our dynamic team!

Please note, this role is eligible for overtime and a service vehicle is provided.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the deployment of EPMS at various customer sites including Data Centers, Health Care Facilities, Manufacturing units, Military/Government facilities, Commercial Buildings, and Universities.
• Collaborate closely with contractors and end-users, engaging in daily interactions within construction environments.
• Undertake EPMS software installation, customization, and integration, along with start‑up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical power monitoring equipment.
• Provide customer training, conduct device communication troubleshooting, and perform hardware component replacements.
• Consult with customers to define system operation requirements and document the as‑built system.
• Travel daily to customer sites, typically within a geographic region; overnight travel of 30‑40% is common, with potential for up to 80% when business dictates.
• Some 2nd shift work possible at times.

Qualifications for Success:

• Experience with electrical equipment and knowledge of electricity, power generation, distribution, and power quality concepts.
• Understanding or experience with Modbus, Profibus, or Bacnet communication protocol.
• Proficiency in interpreting contract specifications and electrical drawing packages.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in team settings.
• Computer/software proficiency in the following:
  • Experience building computers or installing software.
  • Experience connecting devices in an industrial environment (ideally using Modbus or similar protocol).
  • Experience installing virtual machines.
• Stable work history and willingness to travel extensively.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the US without restriction.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of work experience including field work.
• A two‑year technical degree, with a focus on electrical power systems or electronics, is preferred.
• Experience in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, Building Automation Systems, Systems Integration, or Energy Management Systems.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard communication protocols, computer networking architectures, and HMI configuration.
• Direct experience with Schneider Electric proprietary software and relevant certifications.

Benefits and Compensation:

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.

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

We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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.

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.

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.