Senior Building Automation Systems Specialist

Siemens•San Francisco, CA

9d•$73,468 - $146,117•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Building Automation Systems Specialist supports Siemens’ Fremont, California branch, serving customers throughout the greater San Francisco area. The role performs complex installation, startup, commissioning, verification, and repair of building automation system equipment and controls. It ensures system databases, programming, and sequences of operation align with project scope, and provides technical mentorship to lower-level specialists. The specialist works directly with customers to support energy savings and sustainable building operations. The position includes commissioning distributed digital control systems at construction sites, coordinating with project teams and trade contractors, troubleshooting network and control-system issues, testing systems, and securing customer acceptance. It also involves customer training, documentation, reporting, safety compliance, overtime when needed, rotational on-call duty, and minimal overnight travel.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with electro-mechanical systems, gained through a previous role or education, and user PC/software skills.
For Lead Level, at least 3 years of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.
Experience writing computer programs and software applications related to the HVAC industry.
Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital control systems and ability to test and write modifications to system software in multiple languages.
Experience programming, starting up, checking out, and troubleshooting complex projects.
Experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using industry protocols such as LON, BACnet, N2, and Modbus.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret 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, 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 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; an associate or bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related field is preferred.
At least 5 years of experience installing and servicing electronic control or HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

Commission new distributed digital control systems at construction sites within planned timelines; document commissioning details and communicate deficiencies and progress.
Act as the Senior or Lead Technician and plan work with the Team Leader.
Support the Project Manager by attending job-site coordination meetings and verifying installation progress.
Back up data from servers and create automated backup procedures; troubleshoot inconsistencies in system functions or sequences of operation; configure PC workstations and user interfaces; and confirm network performance.
Run routine reports to review system operation, perform final inspection and testing, obtain customer acceptance, and train customers on system operations.
Complete and submit routine written reports and provide plans and control-system documents to engineering for as-built drawings.
Coordinate trade contractors to perform startup services.
Work overtime when needed, including extended hours to meet commitments on compressed schedules.
Work rotational on-call and/or minimal overnight travel.
Submit accurate time and expense reports.
Adhere to local, corporate, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.