Senior Building Automation Design Engineer

Siemens; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Los Angeles is seeking a Building Automation Design Engineer to create innovative control solutions for commercial facilities. You will design HVAC and building automation systems, collaborating with project teams across education, healthcare, and high‑rise environments.

The role requires 5+ years in building automation, proficiency with AutoCAD or Visio, and travel up to 35% in a hybrid work setting. A Bachelor’s or Associate degree is preferred, with strong engineering fundamentals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.
• Experience designing large and complex jobs using standard tools and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and business operations.
• Proficiency in engineering design software or drafting tools (AutoCAD, Visio).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and design building automation solutions for diverse facilities.
• Attend meetings to support opportunities and contribute technical details to designs.
• Prepare design documents including mechanical layouts, electrical drawings, BOMs, sequences, and DDC layouts.
• Design network architecture for Modbus, APOGEE, Desigo or BACnet.
• Analyze plans, contracts, and codes to determine requirements and risks.
• Prepare engineering re-estimates and follow up with sales/management.
• Perform quality assurance and peer reviews of documents.

Skills

HVAC design

Large complex jobs

Engineering fundamentals

Project collaboration

Documentation standards

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Position Location: This role is a hybrid 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 is not just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

Building Automation Design 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 Design Engineer, you will:

• 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.
• Demonstrate expertise in engineering and contracting processes, with a strong grasp of submittal requirements and documentation standards essential for project success.
• 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 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.
• Perform quality assurance; peer‑review engineering documents.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state‑recognized GED
• 5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design
• Ability to travel up to 35%
• 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
• Position will be hybrid with visits to the local area office, contractor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’sDegree
• 7+ years of building automation (HVAC controls) design experience

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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.

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 $59,048 - $101,225 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.