Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•Raleigh, NC

1d•$42,340 - $72,583•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems Specialist supports Siemens’ Raleigh, North Carolina branch and customers throughout the greater Raleigh area. The role participates in installing, starting up, commissioning, and testing newly installed building automation system equipment. It verifies system databases and programming against the project scope and sequence of operations, and involves regular customer interaction to help improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainable buildings. The specialist commissions distributed digital control systems at construction sites, documents progress and deficiencies, and serves as a lead technician while planning work with a Team Leader. The role also covers network configuration and troubleshooting, operational testing, final inspection and customer acceptance, customer training, project coordination, and completion of reports and as-built documentation. Overtime, rotational on-call work, and minimal overnight travel may be required. This is a full-time, permanent position performed at office and site locations.

Requirements

Experience with electro-mechanical systems and user PC/software, gained through prior work or education.
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 to use hand tools, a laptop, email, a smartphone, and a tablet.
Ability to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work overtime and on-call as needed.
At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license with limited violations and eligibility 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

High school diploma or state-recognized GED; an associate or bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using industry protocols such as LON, BACnet, N2, or Modbus.
Experience reading, understanding, and interpreting design and construction documents.

Responsibilities

Commission newly installed distributed digital control systems on construction sites within planned timelines.
Document commissioning details and communicate deficiencies and progress.
Act as Lead Technician and plan work with the Team Leader.
Back up data from servers and create automated backup procedures.
Troubleshoot and resolve inconsistencies in system functions or sequences of operations.
Configure PC workstations and user interfaces and confirm network performance.
Run routine reports to review system operation.
Perform final inspection, testing, and customer acceptance activities.
Train customers on system operations.
Complete and submit routine written reports.
Provide plans and control system documents to engineering for as-built drawings.
Coordinate trade contractors to perform startup services.
Work overtime as needed to meet project commitments, including extended hours when compressed schedules require it.
Participate in rotational on-call work and/or minimal overnight travel.
Submit accurate time and expense reports.
Follow local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.