Smart Building Automation Specialist (Hybrid)

Siemens; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is hiring a Building Automation Solutions Developer to assist in scope development for opportunities, craft proposals, and coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams. You will apply BAS knowledge across airside and waterside controls to optimize energy efficiency and influence product selections, including third-party components.

The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, participating in site visits, and coordinating estimating with local operations to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
• 2+ years of experience in sales, estimating, field (technician/specialist), or design engineering in direct support of Building Automation Systems (HVAC).
• Demonstrated knowledge/aptitude of Building Automation with proven proficiencies in the components of a BAS, including controllers, sensors, output devices, communications protocols, and user interface based on applicable work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge/aptitude of HVAC and mechanical systems, smart buildings, and engineering fundamentals (e.g., sizing valves, dampers, AFMS, Meters, VFDs, etc.) based on applicable work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans, specifications, and schematics based on applicable work experience.
• Ability to travel nationwide for company business up to 20%.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 18 years of age; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales with scope development on opportunities not fully developed by an Engineer of Record or lacking information in well-defined plans and specifications.
• Have the knowledge, experience, and industry know-how to assist developing a scope of work for a Siemens proposal while using problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Utilize effective communication skills to proactively interact with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Have a concrete understanding of Building Automation Systems including airside and waterside controls and be able to optimize building energy efficiency through automation/controls and mechanical system analysis.
• Evaluate material and pricing to appropriately suggest substitutions that meet performance specifications.
• Provide value by communicating on product, installation, and commissioning risk factors before and during cost reviews.
• Assist with developing sequence of operations and influence product selection (including 3rd party products).
• Interpret customer requirements as communicated in drawings, specifications, and customer meetings including suggesting alternative approaches that differentiate Siemens from our competitors and provide valued cost savings.
• Participate in customer site visits for job walks, interviews, or meetings (in-person or remotely).
• Coordinate the overall estimating effort with an estimator, aligning with local operations team during cost review and technical handover meetings, and assisting sales in communications with customers and/or estimators.
• Assist with developing pre-construction opportunities and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting assigned deadlines.
• Align with and follow the Siemens-established Operations Center standardized structure for creating estimates.

Skills

BAS knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel 20%

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Estimating software

BAS control software

Job description

Siemens is hiring a Building Automation Solutions Developer to assist in scope development for opportunities, craft proposals, and coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams. You will apply BAS knowledge across airside and waterside controls to optimize energy efficiency and influence product selections, including third-party components.

The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, participating in site visits, and coordinating estimating with local operations to support