Position Location: This candidate can be located anywhere in the US within one hour of a major airport..
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.
Transform the everyday with us!
Building Automation Engineers serve as a technical leader during pre‑construction and early project phases, translating owner and project requirements into coordinated, constructible BAS design‑assist solutions. This role partners closely with Engineers of Record, contractors, and internal delivery teams to identify risks early, resolve integration and constructability challenges, and deliver complete, compliant, and commissioning‑ready engineering packages. The Engineer ensures alignment between contract scope, design intent, and execution strategy while supporting complex projects across a wide range of vertical markets.
As a Building Automation Engineer, you will:
- Understand project requirements and design building automation solutions for data centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, high-rise buildings, and lab facilities.
- Demonstrate expertise in engineering, contracting processes, and design build, with a strong grasp of submittal requirements and documentation standards essential for project success.
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Collaborate directly with clients and the EOR to protect design intent and drive cost-effective technical decisions, including site visits and in-person working sessions to develop and document client engineering standards.
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Perform engineering site surveys to gather asbuilt documentation, verify existing conditions, and identify potential challenges.
- Attend internal and external meetings to support potential opportunities and contribute technical details to project designs.
- Prepare and/or work with an engineer to prepare design documents, including mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, system integration, bills of materials, sequences of operations, valve and damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts.
- Design building automation network architecture to support operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integration devices connected through Modbus, Siemens APOGEE, Desigo or BACnet.
- Analyze plans, construction contract specifications, and codes to determine project requirements and risks.
- Design building and space pressurization solutions, chiller and boiler plant sequencing control, etc.
- Prepare engineering re-estimates and follow up with appropriate sales and management to ensure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.
- Act as a resource and mentor for junior colleagues, offering constructive feedback and support to aid their professional growth.
- Perform quality assurance; peer-review engineering documents.
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design:
- Ability to travel up to 35%
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Occasional travel will be required for important team gatherings, project kick-offs, strategic discussions, or training
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Must be able to demonstrate:
- Demonstrated ability to design large and complex jobs with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
- Position will be hybrid with visits to the local area office, contractor
Ready to create your own journey? Join us today.
About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #LI-TAG #NOC-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse Hvac controls, building controls, building automation, programming, field technician, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, direct digital control, apogee, desigo, modbus, tridium, Niagara, alerton, controls, commissioning, lonworks, bacnet, ddc, bau, bms, building management, mechanical systems, system integration
You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $68,830 - $117,994 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
