About the position
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. Automation Design Engineers create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements for commercial building automation systems in new and existing facilities. Automation Design Engineers also make recommendations for productivity improvements and cost reductions to increase customer satisfaction and job profitability.
Responsibilities
- Understand project requirements and design building automation solutions for higher education and K-12 education facilities, data centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, high-rise buildings, and lab facilities.
- Prepare design documents, including mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, 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, 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.
- Perform quality assurance; peer-review engineering documents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED
- Experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design
- Mid-Level: 3+ years
- Senior Level: 5+ years
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- 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 or Microsoft Visio
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree
- 7+ years of building automation (HVAC controls) design experience
Benefits
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees.
- The pay range for this position is $49,100 - $106,000. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
