Senior Building Automation Design Engineer

Siemens; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Building Automation Design Engineers create unique design solutions for commercial building automation systems in new and existing facilities. They design for higher education, data centers, hospitals, and more, advising on productivity improvements and cost reductions to boost satisfaction and job profitability.

Responsibilities include preparing design documents, including mechanical layouts and DDC panel layouts, and coordinating with teams at project sites, contractor offices, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
• 5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.
• Design large and complex jobs using standard tools and practices.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Hybrid role with visits to local area office.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and design building automation solutions for various facilities.
• Demonstrate expertise in engineering and contracting processes with submittal documentation.
• Attend meetings to support opportunities and contribute technical details to designs.
• Prepare design documents including mechanical layouts, electrical drawings, and BOMs.
• Design network architecture to support operator workstations and field panels.
• Analyze plans, codes, and specs to determine project requirements and risks.
• Prepare re-estimates and coordinate with sales/management on scope.
• Perform quality assurance and peer-review engineering documents.

Skills

HVAC controls design

Travel up to 35%

Hybrid work readiness

Engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 521239

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 thrivesis if our people are thriving.That’swhy 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?

OurSmart Buildingshelp to create efficient, safe, adaptable, andresponsible environments. Our aimisn’tjust about improvingbuildings;it’sabout 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

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 withpurposeadding 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.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Engineering