Building Automation Controls Engineer

Building Automation Controls Engineer

Location: United States (Remote)
Preferred: Within one hour of a major airport.

Work Arrangement: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Position Location: This candidate can be located anywhere in the US within one hour of a major airport. The position will also require occasional travel.

Work Arrangement: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

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. We are 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 Controls Engineers create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements for commercial building automation systems in new and existing facilities. Building Automation Design Engineers also make recommendations for productivity improvements and cost reductions to increase customer satisfaction and job profitability.

As a Building Automation Controls 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 and contracting processes, with a strong grasp of submittal requirements and documentation standards essential for project success.
• Perform engineering site surveys to gather as-built documentation, verify existing conditions, and identify potential challenges.
• Attend internal and external meetings to support potential opportunities and contribute technical details to project designs. Meetings can be held at project sites, contractor offices, and/or Siemens area offices.
• Prepare design documents, including:
  • Mechanical system layouts
  • Electrical drawings
  • System integration
  • Bills of Materials
  • Sequences of operations
  • Valve and damper schedules
  • 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, and related systems.
• Prepare engineering re-estimates and follow up with appropriate sales and management to ensure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.
• Perform quality assurance and peer-review engineering documents.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.
• Occasional travel will be required for important team gatherings, project kick-offs, strategic discussions, or training.
• 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 engineering design software or drafting tools such as AutoCAD.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of building automation (HVAC controls) design experience.

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.

Keywords: 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.

Salary

$64,903 – $111,262 annually

The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.