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Systems Application Engineer

ExecutivePlacements.com
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Application Engineer position at ExecutivePlacements.com?

Overview

Schneider Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of System Application Engineer in our Chicago, Illinois , location.

What do you get to do in this position?

This position is typically held by someone early in their career, new to the industry, and/or a recent college graduate. The individual's experience may be limited, as is their exposure to our specific business. This position is responsible for providing high-quality engineering designs per specifications, standards, budgets, and schedules, and/or providing central software support for HVAC and access/security critical applications, as well as participating on a team to design, install, start up, commission, and service building automation control and facility management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality engineering designs per specifications, standards, budgets, and schedules.
  • Provide central software support for HVAC and access/security critical applications.
  • Participate on a team to design, install, start up, commission, and service building automation control and facility management systems.
  • Assist the PM in reviewing contract documentation, coordinating drawings, material procurement, and management throughout the project cycle.
  • Participate in basic field startup using standard start-up and checkout processes.
  • Contribute to successful job close-out by keeping project drawings and documentation up to date during the installation phase.
  • Maintain and adhere to standards for engineering hardware and software designs.
  • Read plans, specifications, drawings, and estimates; lead resolution of project issues through RFIs, field surveys, and customer communications.
  • Manage incoming requests from customers, subcontractors, engineers, and project managers efficiently so they are addressed promptly while balancing work assignments.
  • Read and understand hardware submittals, read or write simple programming, and assist others in start-up controls equipment at a basic level with mentor support.
  • Contribute to basic operator workstation use, graphics, and software development understanding.
  • Support project documentation and drawings upkeep during installation.
  • Proficiency in the usage of Studio 360, the Prometheus app, and other applicable engineering tools as applicable.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Ability to read plans, specifications, drawings, and estimates.
  • Strong communication skills for customer interactions and coordinating with project stakeholders.
  • Foundational understanding of engineering hardware, software designs, and related tools.
  • Basic understanding of operator workstation use, graphics, and software development.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this U.S. based position is $70,000 - $75,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range applies to candidates located within the United States. Individual pay is determined by factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) match, well-being and recognition programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Work Authorization & Inclusion

This role does not support sponsorship and requires work authorization within the United States.

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.

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