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You'll lead the design and optimization of HVAC, structural, and integrated mechanical systems - bringing technical expertise and strategic thinking to every project phase.\nWhat will you do?\nDesign LeadershipProvide leadership and guidance to a team of design engineers within a single discipline.\nDevelop and implement design engineering work product guide, processes and standards.\nDefine project scopes, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with other engineering discipline leads and business partners.\nDevelop and update design budgets stakeholders.\nPlan and coordinate site survey data collection, design charrette participation, design activities at each project phase and design submissions to satisfy project timelines and schedules.\nConduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to optimize designs.\nAssure that technical coordination is performed and completed.\n\nTechnical Expertise: Within your designated disciplinePossess a deep understanding of engineering principles, calculations, and design concepts\nStay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.\nAssure compliance with all codes and standard related to your discipline.\nProvide technical guidance to resolve complex design challenges.\n\nCollaboration and Communication:Represent design discipline at all required project meetings.\nConfirm design direction at each project stage with business goals and direction.\nReview and confirm cost estimate with ECC (Estimating & Cost Control).\nMonitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.\nProvide feedback to project development manager, account executive and construction manager as to schedules, deliverables, cost, risks, and any discrepancies therein.\nSubmit plans to QC review as necessary.\nEffectively communicate design concepts, strategies, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nFoster open communication channels within the team and across departments.\n\nWhat are the key skills we are looking for?\nMechanical Design - creating detailed specifications for HVAC and structural systems\nHVAC System Design - designing climate control solutions \nDesign Optimization - refining designs to balance performance, cost, and compliance\nTechnical Solution Design - translating customer needs into actionable engineering deliverables\nSystem Architecture - defining integration strategies for multi-system mechanical environments\nProblem Solving - diagnosing and resolving technical challenges in lab and field settings\nRequirements Analysis - interpreting customer and regulatory specifications into design criteria\nTechnical Documentation - producing clear reports, test plans, and design documentation\nWhat qualifications will make you successful?\nFour-year Mechanical or Architectural Engineering degree \nProfessional Engineer registration preferred\nMinimum 7-10 years relevant work experience \nAdvanced understanding of mechanical building systems and energy use for a variety of building types including K-12 schools, university facilities and housing, correctional facilities, medical facilities, etc. \nAdvanced verbal and written communication skills including, but not limited to, the ability to listen effectively and solicit input from others \nAdvanced understanding of the design, specification and operation of mechanical systems and equipment. \nProficiency with engineering calculations for chosen engineering disciplineMechanical - loads, ventilation, psychrometrics and air & hydronic calculations \n\nAdvanced understanding of International Building Council codes and applicable area codes and related Mechanical standards and guidelines. \nWilling to travel up to 25% to project sites \n What's in it for me?\nImpactful work on complex, integrated mechanical systems \nOpportunities to mentor engineers and shape technical direction\nCollaborative team environment that values innovation and technical excellence\nProfessional development support to advance your specialized expertise\nBring your mechanical design expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you - apply now!\n 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.\nOur 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.\nFor this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.\nSchneider Electric is there when it matters most to you\nOur Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:\nCare 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.\nInvest 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.\nGrow Your Skills and Career.We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.\nTeam Up in the Workplace.We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.\nSupport Your Community.We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.\n Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?\nWhen you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.\nIMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.\nWe are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.\nBecome an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!\n€40 billion global revenue\n+9% organic growth\n150 000+ employees in 100+ countries\n\nYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.\nSchneider 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. \nAt 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. 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