Senior Building Automation & PLC Lead - Hybrid (US)

Siemens; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Senior Building Automation Design Engineer – PLC & Industrial Controls to lead the design of advanced building automation and PLC-based control systems for data centers, pharma facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, and other mission-critical environments.

You will translate requirements into complete design packages, specify drawings and BOMs, and develop control strategies while ensuring compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years in building automation, HVAC controls, industrial controls, or PLC-based design.
• Ability to lead complex automation projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of building automation, HVAC controls, PLC/DDC architecture, electrical controls, and engineering best practices.
• Experience developing and reviewing controls documentation (I/O lists, panel layouts, etc.).
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of building automation and PLC-based control solutions for data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, and other critical environments.
• Translate project requirements and standards into complete control system design packages (drawings, I/O lists, BOMs, sequences of operation).
• Design PLC and DDC control strategies for HVAC systems and central plants while ensuring compliance with documentation standards and safety requirements.
• Develop automation network architectures and integration solutions using BACnet, Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and related platforms.
• Collaborate with programmers, project managers, commissioning specialists, field technicians, and customers to ensure executable designs and successful project outcomes.
• Conduct design reviews, QA checks, and risk assessments to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Building automation

HVAC controls

Industrial controls

PLC-based control

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Senior Building Automation Design Engineer – PLC & Industrial Controls to lead the design of advanced building automation and PLC-based control systems for data centers, pharma facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, and other mission-critical environments.

You will translate requirements into complete design packages, specify drawings and BOMs, and develop control strategies while ensuring compliance and quality.