Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•Charlotte, NC

6d•$50,670 - $86,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports Siemens’ Charlotte, North Carolina branch, serving customers throughout Western North Carolina. The role participates in the installation, startup, and commissioning of newly installed building automation system equipment. It supports verification of the system database and programming to ensure they align with the project scope and sequence of operations. The specialist interacts regularly with customers and helps them improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and support environmental sustainability. The position commissions distributed digital control systems at construction sites within planned timelines, assists with network and workstation configuration, and supports system testing, verification, customer acceptance, and training. The specialist coordinates work with project and field colleagues, documents progress and commissioning details, completes reports, and provides control-system documents to engineering for as-built drawings. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and may involve overtime, rotational on-call work, and minimal overnight travel.

Requirements

At least 1 year of electro-mechanical experience, gained through a previous role or education, and/or user PC/software skills.
On-the-job experience reading, understanding, and interpreting design and construction documents, or similar experience reading electrical schematics or diagrams.
Ability and willingness to work in varied conditions and locations, 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, and to 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.
At least 18 years of age and possession of a valid driver's license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements for Siemens' fleet vehicle program.
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.
At least 1 year of experience commissioning or installing HVAC equipment or servicing controls.

Responsibilities

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