Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes.
Our technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. Our portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.
With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.
Role Profile: - We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Energy System Architect to lead the design and development of integrated Smart Building solutions across the Middle East & Africa.
- The role focuses on Building Management Systems (BMS), Guest Room Management Systems (GRMS), Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, Security & Access Control Systems, and Building IoT platforms.
- As a trusted technical expert, you will work closely with customers, consultants, sales teams, and delivery organizations to develop scalable, secure, and future-ready architecture that enable intelligent, sustainable buildings, that align with Schneider Electric's strategic objectives.
- This role bridges business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions for smart buildings, energy efficiency, and digital transformation.
Role Responsibilities: - Design end-to-end Smart Building architectures involving:
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Guest Room Management Systems (GRMS)
- Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
- Access Control & Video Surveillance Systems
- Energy Management & Building IoT platforms
- Define system integration strategies using open protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX, OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs.
- Conduct technical workshops with customers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Support bid preparation, compliance reviews, technical proposals, and solution presentations.
- Ensure cybersecurity, interoperability, scalability, and adherence to industry standards.
- Act as the technical authority for complex Smart Building solutions across multiple verticals including hospitality, commercial buildings, healthcare, data centers, airports, and smart cities.
- Support Digital Energy opportunities across English-speaking and French-speaking regions.
- Interface with international consultants, hospitality groups, developers, and end users.
- Lead technical presentations, workshops, and solution reviews.
- Collaborate with global product teams and Centers of Excellence to align regional solutions with global architecture standards.
- Support standardization of Smart Building solutions across multiple MEA countries.
What's in it for me? - Bachelor's degree in electrical, Electronics, Automation, Computer, or related Engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in Smart Buildings, Building Automation, or Digital Energy solutions.
- Strong expertise in BMS, GRMS, Fire, Security, and integrated building systems.
- Experience with large-scale building projects and multi-vendor integrations.
- Knowledge of OT/IP networking, cybersecurity, and open building protocols.
- Excellent customer-facing, presentation, and technical leadership skills.
- Experience with Schneider Electric EcoStruxure solutions.
- EcoXpert, KNX, BACnet, PMP, or cybersecurity certifications are advantageous.
- Fluency in English is required. French language proficiency is considered a strong advantage.
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Responsibilities
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes.
Our technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. Our portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.
With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.
Role Profile: - We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Energy System Architect to lead the design and development of integrated Smart Building solutions across the Middle East & Africa.
- The role focuses on Building Management Systems (BMS), Guest Room Management Systems (GRMS), Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, Security & Access Control Systems, and Building IoT platforms.
- As a trusted technical expert, you will work closely with customers, consultants, sales teams, and delivery organizations to develop scalable, secure, and future-ready architecture that enable intelligent, sustainable buildings, that align with Schneider Electric's strategic objectives.
- This role bridges business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions for smart buildings, energy efficiency, and digital transformation.
Role Responsibilities: - Design end-to-end Smart Building architectures involving:
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Guest Room Management Systems (GRMS)
- Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
- Access Control & Video Surveillance Systems
- Energy Management & Building IoT platforms
- Define system integration strategies using open protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, KNX, OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs.
- Conduct technical workshops with customers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Support bid preparation, compliance reviews, technical proposals, and solution presentations.
- Ensure cybersecurity, interoperability, scalability, and adherence to industry standards.
- Act as the technical authority for complex Smart Building solutions across multiple verticals including hospitality, commercial buildings, healthcare, data centers, airports, and smart cities.
- Support Digital Energy opportunities across English-speaking and French-speaking regions.
- Interface with international consultants, hospitality groups, developers, and end users.
- Lead technical presentations, workshops, and solution reviews.
- Collaborate with global product teams and Centers of Excellence to align regional solutions with global architecture standards.
- Support standardization of Smart Building solutions across multiple MEA countries.
