Project Engineer II

Schneider Electric

Location: Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Saturday, 27 June 2026
Valid Through: Monday, 27 July 2026

Job Description

Schneider Electric is hiring a Project Engineer II in Lyndhurst, NJ. This is a full-time position.

Join us as a Project Engineer II and take charge of construction projects from planning through completion. You'll lead site operations, manage teams and budgets, and ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

What will you do?
  • Oversee construction sites end-to-end, managing schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery
  • Lead site teams and supervise daily activities, ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, and technical requirements
  • Proactively identify and manage risks while coordinating seamlessly across departments and stakeholders
  • Deliver regular project updates and reports to Project Managers, keeping leadership informed of progress and challenges
What are the key skills for success?
  • Standardization - expert level; implementing consistent processes and standards across all site operations
  • Safety Standards - advanced level; enforcing compliance and creating a culture of safety on every site
  • Risk Management - advanced level; identifying potential issues early and developing mitigation strategies
  • Resource Management - advanced level; optimizing equipment, materials, and personnel to meet project demands
  • Project Planning - intermediate level; organizing schedules and workflows to keep projects on track
  • Product Application - intermediate level; applying technical knowledge to ensure proper installation and execution
  • Communication - developing level; coordinating effectively with teams, stakeholders, and leadership
  • Problem Solving - developing level; addressing site challenges with practical, timely solutions
Qualifications:
  • Act as site leader for commissioning activity on behalf of project team, organizing activity of other team members on behalf of project manager
  • Maintenance of all field documentation inclusive of work tickets documenting customer approval for extra time worked that will be billed out by project manager
  • Review field sketches for change order exposure and prepare draft proposals and change order estimates for Project Manager review
  • Attend superintendent meetings, project coordination meetings, commissioning meetings on behalf of Project Manager when required
  • Prepare close out documentation on behalf of Project Manager and take lead in successful Ops to Service Turnover
  • Lead advanced commissioning activities such as Level 4 or IQ/OQ grade commissioning.
  • Ability to manage multiple teams of people.
  • Increased documentation and organizational skills. Ability to attend customer meetings and develop or modify sequences of operations from the conversations.
Bring your site management expertise to a team that values your leadership - apply today!

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 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.

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.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When 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.

IMPACT 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.

We 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.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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.

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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.

Education Requirements

high school

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