Building Automation Solutions Developer
About The Position
Siemens is seeking a Building Automation Solutions Developer to join their Smart Buildings team. This role focuses on creating efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments by improving buildings and creating perfect places that improve people's lives. The developer will assist sales with scope development, utilize problem-solving skills, and interact with customers, vendors, and internal teams. A strong understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC, and mechanical systems is crucial for optimizing building energy efficiency. The role involves interpreting customer requirements, suggesting alternative approaches, participating in customer site visits, and coordinating estimating efforts. The developer will also assist with pre-construction opportunities and manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to Siemens' standardized estimate creation structure.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of BAS experience in direct support of Data Centers, or any aspect of the business such as sales/estimating, and or operations, including designing, programming or field technician.
- 5+ years of experience in sales, estimating, field (technician/specialist), or design engineering in direct support of Building Automation Systems (HVAC)
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or similar engineering
- Demonstrated understanding of cloud related services, APIs, networking switches, routers, and protocols
- Demonstrated knowledge of using estimating/quoting systems
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.
- Assist developing a scope of work for a Siemens proposal using problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Utilize effective communication skills to proactively interact with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Optimize building energy efficiency through automation/controls and mechanical system analysis.
- Evaluate material and pricing to appropriately suggest substitutions that meet performance specifications.
- Communicate 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, suggesting alternative approaches that differentiate Siemens 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.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
experienced_professional
Education Level
High school or GED
