Project Engineer

About the Role

The Project Engineer is an entry-level, field-based engineering role supporting the installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of building automation, HVAC, electrical, and energy-efficient building systems. This role partners with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and clients to ensure systems are installed safely, meet project requirements, and operate as intended. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and collaboration in a construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of building automation, HVAC, electrical, and low-voltage control systems.
• Review drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment submittals, sequences of operation, and project documents to verify proper system installation and performance.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities, site logistics, installation schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot sensors, actuators, controllers, wiring, networks, variable frequency drives, equipment alarms, and system operation, escalating complex issues when needed.
• Document field conditions, deficiencies, test results, equipment information, drawing updates, and project progress using appropriate digital tools.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and client facility personnel to resolve issues and keep projects on schedule.
• Support client training, system demonstrations, project turnover, and continuous improvement while maintaining Schneider Electric safety and quality standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Building Systems, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant education and practical experience may be considered.
• Foundational understanding of HVAC, building automation, electrical controls, low-voltage systems, instrumentation, networking, or related building systems.
• Ability to read or learn to read control drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical plans, equipment schedules, and sequences of operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
• Valid driver's license held for at least 12 months with no major or frequent traffic violations.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and stay overnight at project locations.
• Foundational understanding of HVAC, building automation, electrical controls, low-voltage systems, instrumentation, networking, or related building systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, military, trade, construction, facilities, or entry-level experience involving HVAC, building controls, electrical systems, or mechanical equipment.
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage wiring, control panels, sensors, actuators, valves, dampers, variable frequency drives, or similar equipment.
• Familiarity with building automation programming, graphical interfaces, point databases, alarming, scheduling, trend collection, or networking.
• Knowledge of construction site and electrical safety practices.
• Relevant controls, networking, energy, or sustainable building certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Regular walking, standing, climbing ladders, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching.
• Working around mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Safely navigate uneven surfaces, work in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, rooftops, attics, and other building service areas.
• Regularly lift up to 10 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment & Travel

• Up to 100% travel to project and client sites, typically involving weekly assignments and overnight stays.
• Work may take place in offices, active facilities, construction areas, mechanical and electrical rooms, rooftops, attics, and other jobsite environments.
• Project needs may occasionally require early starts, extended days, evenings, or weekend work during critical startup, shutdown, or commissioning activities.