Hybrid Senior Building Automation Engineer – PLC & Controls

Siemens; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens seeks a Senior Building Automation Design Engineer – PLC & Industrial Controls to design advanced control systems for data centers and critical facilities. You will lead projects, develop PLC/DCS strategies, and ensure compliant, high-quality documentation and commissioning readiness.

Join a global team delivering data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, and central utility plants with modern automation platforms and network architectures. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building automation, HVAC or PLC-based design.
• Lead complex automation projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of building automation systems and PLC/DDC architecture.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Visio, and design/documentation practices.
• Familiar with BACnet, Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of building automation and PLC-based control solutions for critical environments.
• Translate project requirements into complete control system design packages.
• Develop automation network architectures and integration solutions.
• Collaborate with programmers and project teams to ensure executable designs.
• Mentor engineers and drive engineering standards across projects.

Skills

Building automation

HVAC controls

PLC/DDC architecture

Control system design

Project leadership

Engineering collaboration

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering/engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

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Siemens PLCs

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Job description

Siemens seeks a Senior Building Automation Design Engineer – PLC & Industrial Controls to design advanced control systems for data centers and critical facilities. You will lead projects, develop PLC/DCS strategies, and ensure compliant, high-quality documentation and commissioning readiness.

Join a global team delivering data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, and central utility plants with modern automation platforms and network architectures. Travel up to 25% may be required.