Senior Building Automation Design Engineer at Siemens in Boston, MA | Kablio

Role

Description

cost estimating

code analysis

system design

qa review

design documentation

network architecture

Prepare engineering re-estimates and follow up with appropriate sales and management to ensure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.
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.
Perform quality assurance; peer-review engineering documents.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

autocad

visio

hvac

7+ years

bachelor’s

ged

High school diploma or state-recognized GED
7+ years of building automation (HVAC controls) design experience
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Demonstrate expertise in engineering and contracting processes, with a strong grasp of submittal requirements and documentation standards essential for project success.
Demonstrated ability to design large and complex jobs with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Demonstrated proficiency in engineering design software or drafting tools such as AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio
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.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations
5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design:
Occasional travel will be required for important team gatherings, project kick-offs, strategic discussions, or training.

Benefits

Position will be hybrid with visits to the local area office, contractor

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

legally authorized to work in the united states on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1847

Historical Milestone

Established as a small telegraph company and transformed into a global leader in technology.

The company drives progress with solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization across industries.
With cutting-edge products and services, it leads sustainable innovation for industries like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Its impressive portfolio includes smart grids, automated factories, advanced healthcare technologies, and solutions for urban mobility.
Siemens’ digital solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability in everything from smart buildings to electric vehicles.
It has contributed to iconic projects, including energy-efficient train systems and automation in key industrial sectors.
Transforming how industries use digital technology to optimize operations and tackle global challenges.

Culture + Values

Leading change is a team effort
Our people are enthusiasts with diverse backgrounds, skills and interests
Every individual is valued
Ownership – empowering employees to take responsibility
Collaboration – leveraging unique strengths to find creative solutions
Respect & Inclusion – diverse, respectful, flat hierarchies, flexibility, celebrating individual contributions

Environment + Sustainability

90% reduction

Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030

Achieve a 90% reduction in own-operations greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2019 levels by 2030.

144 million tonnes

CO₂-equivalent avoided in FY 2024

Products sold in FY 2024 helped customers avoid approximately 144 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions.

100% renewable

Electricity by 2030

Transition to 100% renewable electricity across operations by 2030, aligned with the RE100 initiative.

90% reduction

Scope 3 emissions by 2050

Achieve a 90% reduction in value-chain (Scope 3) emissions by 2050, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative.

Achieve net‑zero greenhouse‑gas emissions across the value chain by 2050
Own‑operations net‑zero by 2030
Value‑chain (Scope 3) target: 30% reduction by 2030
€650 million invested in decarbonization efforts by 2030
100% EV fleet (EV100) by 2030
100% net‑zero buildings (EP100) by 2030
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduced by 50% since 2019, Scope 3 by 15% since 2019
Products sold in FY 2024 helped customers avoid ~144 million tonnes CO₂‑equivalent
Eco‑design standard achievement: 54%; 25,000 Siemens products labeled “EcoTech” for sustainable design
Landfill waste down ~12%; recycling share of total waste 84%

Inclusion & Diversity

Women at 32%

Top Management Increase

Women in top management roles increased significantly from a baseline of 23% in FY 2020 to 32% in FY 2024.

DEGREE strategic framework includes 'Equity' as a measurable field of action
Global Equity program focuses on equal rights in hiring and internal promotion processes
SBTi‑validated targets exclude DEI but inclusion embedded in governance and career development

Articles

Siemens Jobs & Careers – US

Siemens Student & Early Career Programs

Siemens Benefits (Smart Buildings)

Siemens Academic Blog – FIRST Robotics

Role

Description

cost estimating

code analysis

system design

qa review

design documentation

network architecture

Prepare engineering re-estimates and follow up with appropriate sales and management to ensure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.
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.
Perform quality assurance; peer-review engineering documents.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

autocad

visio

hvac

7+ years

bachelor’s

ged

High school diploma or state-recognized GED
7+ years of building automation (HVAC controls) design experience
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Demonstrate expertise in engineering and contracting processes, with a strong grasp of submittal requirements and documentation standards essential for project success.
Demonstrated ability to design large and complex jobs with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Demonstrated proficiency in engineering design software or drafting tools such as AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio
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.
Demonstrated knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations
5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design:
Occasional travel will be required for important team gatherings, project kick-offs, strategic discussions, or training.

Benefits

Position will be hybrid with visits to the local area office, contractor

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

legally authorized to work in the united states on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1847

Historical Milestone

Established as a small telegraph company and transformed into a global leader in technology.

The company drives progress with solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization across industries.
With cutting-edge products and services, it leads sustainable innovation for industries like energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Its impressive portfolio includes smart grids, automated factories, advanced healthcare technologies, and solutions for urban mobility.
Siemens’ digital solutions enhance efficiency and sustainability in everything from smart buildings to electric vehicles.
It has contributed to iconic projects, including energy-efficient train systems and automation in key industrial sectors.
Transforming how industries use digital technology to optimize operations and tackle global challenges.

Culture + Values

Leading change is a team effort
Our people are enthusiasts with diverse backgrounds, skills and interests
Every individual is valued
Ownership – empowering employees to take responsibility
Collaboration – leveraging unique strengths to find creative solutions
Respect & Inclusion – diverse, respectful, flat hierarchies, flexibility, celebrating individual contributions

Environment + Sustainability

90% reduction

Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030

Achieve a 90% reduction in own-operations greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2019 levels by 2030.

144 million tonnes

CO₂-equivalent avoided in FY 2024

Products sold in FY 2024 helped customers avoid approximately 144 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions.

100% renewable

Electricity by 2030

Transition to 100% renewable electricity across operations by 2030, aligned with the RE100 initiative.

90% reduction

Scope 3 emissions by 2050

Achieve a 90% reduction in value-chain (Scope 3) emissions by 2050, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative.

Achieve net‑zero greenhouse‑gas emissions across the value chain by 2050
Own‑operations net‑zero by 2030
Value‑chain (Scope 3) target: 30% reduction by 2030
€650 million invested in decarbonization efforts by 2030
100% EV fleet (EV100) by 2030
100% net‑zero buildings (EP100) by 2030
Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduced by 50% since 2019, Scope 3 by 15% since 2019
Products sold in FY 2024 helped customers avoid ~144 million tonnes CO₂‑equivalent
Eco‑design standard achievement: 54%; 25,000 Siemens products labeled “EcoTech” for sustainable design
Landfill waste down ~12%; recycling share of total waste 84%

Inclusion & Diversity

Women at 32%

Top Management Increase

Women in top management roles increased significantly from a baseline of 23% in FY 2020 to 32% in FY 2024.

DEGREE strategic framework includes 'Equity' as a measurable field of action
Global Equity program focuses on equal rights in hiring and internal promotion processes
SBTi‑validated targets exclude DEI but inclusion embedded in governance and career development

Articles

Siemens Jobs & Careers – US

Siemens Student & Early Career Programs

Siemens Benefits (Smart Buildings)

Siemens Academic Blog – FIRST Robotics