Senior Building Automation Design Engineer

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Siemens
Siemens focuses on electrification, automation, and digitalization across various industries.
Design building automation solutions for diverse commercial facilities.
20 days ago ago
$64,903 - $111,262
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cypress, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
303,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Industry Automation
Power Transmission
Imaging & Therapy Systems
Diagnostics
Rail Systems
Mobility & Logistics
Low & Medium Voltage
Smart Grid
Sector Specialisms
Industrial Automation
Building Automation
Rail Transport
Health Technology
Factory Automation
Process Industries
Pharmaceuticals
Chemicals
Role
What you would be doing
quality assurance
network design
technical meetings
control sequencing
cost estimation
design documentation
  • Perform quality assurance; peer-review engineering documents.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Analyze plans, construction contract specifications, and codes to determine project requirements and risks.
  • 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.
What you bring
autocad
visio
hvac design
7+ yrs
bachelor’s
us authorized
  • 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
  • 5+ years of experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations
  • 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.
  • 7+ years of building automation (HVAC controls) design experience
  • Demonstrated ability to design large and complex jobs with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices
  • Demonstrate expertise in engineering and contracting processes, with a strong grasp of submittal requirements and documentation standards essential for project success.
  • Occasional travel will be required for important team gatherings, project kick-offs, strategic discussions, or training.
  • High school diploma or state-recognized GED
Benefits
  • Position will be hybrid with visits to the local area office, contractor
Training + Development
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
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