Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•Plymouth, MI

12h•$50,670 - $86,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports Siemens’ Plymouth, Michigan branch and its customers throughout the greater Plymouth area. The role participates in installation, startup, and commissioning of newly installed building automation system equipment, and helps verify that system databases and programming align with the project scope and sequence of operations. The specialist works at construction sites and regularly interacts with customers to support energy efficiency, operational performance, and sustainable building environments. The position includes commissioning distributed digital control systems, supporting network and workstation setup, verifying system operation, and helping customers with acceptance and training. The specialist coordinates work with a Lead Technician and Team Leader, communicates project progress and deficiencies, and prepares routine reports and documentation. Work may involve overtime, rotational on-call duties, minimal overnight travel, and physically demanding work in varied job-site conditions. Siemens describes this as a full-time, permanent position in its Smart Infrastructure organization, with an office/site-only work mode. The listed annual pay range is $50,670–$86,864; the actual wage may vary based on factors including candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, budget, and geographic location.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
Electro-mechanical experience, either through a previous role or education, and user PC/software skills.
On-the-job experience reading, understanding, and interpreting design and construction documents.
Ability and willingness to work in varied conditions, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment, and working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, and above ceilings.
Ability and willingness to use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet; carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens’ fleet vehicle program.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Commission new distributed digital control systems at construction sites within planned timelines; document commissioning details and communicate deficiencies and progress.
Plan work with the Lead Technician and Team Leader.
Assist with data backup from data servers and creation of automated backup procedures.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of inconsistencies in system functions or sequences of operations.
Assist with setup and configuration of PC workstations and user interfaces.
Support confirmation of proper network performance.
Run routine reports to review system operation; participate in final inspection and testing; support customer acceptance; and assist with customer training on system operations.
Complete and submit routine written reports and provide plans and control system documents to engineering for as-built drawings.
Support scheduling of trade contractors to coordinate startup services, as needed.
Submit accurate time and expense reports.
Work overtime when needed, including extended hours to meet commitments when compressed schedules require it.
Work rotational on-call and/or minimal overnight travel.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures, and provide dedicated customer support in a team environment.