Building Automation Design Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Competitively positioned role for professionals with building automation design skills, but requires proven experience.
- Competitive salary: $49,100–$106,000/year
- Potential for career growth within Siemens
- Engagement in notable projects impacting industry
- Requires substantial design experience in building automation
Pros
- Involvement in cutting-edge building automation projects
- Supportive learning environment within Siemens
- Potential for diverse project engagements across various sectors
Cons
- Requires high level of prior experience
- Work-life balance can vary due to project demands
- Some risk of job-related stress during peak project phases
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • Potential Hybrid
Good fit
- Mid to senior-level engineers
- Professionals seeking diverse project work
- Those with a technical background in HVAC systems
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without engineering experience
- Individuals looking for non-technical roles
- Those who prefer minimal work with stakeholders
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.
Building Automation Design Engineers create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements for commercial building automation systems in new and existing facilities. Building Automation Design Engineers also make recommendations for productivity improvements and cost reductions to increase customer satisfaction and job profitability.
As a Building Automation Design Engineer you will:
- Understand project requirements and design building automation solutions for higher education and K–12 education facilities, data centers, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, high-rise buildings, and lab facilities.
- Prepare design documents, including mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bills of materials, sequences of operations, valve and damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts.
- Design building automation network architecture to support operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integration devices connected through Modbus, Siemens APOGEE, or BACnet.
- Analyze plans, construction contract specifications, and codes to determine project requirements and risks.
- Design building and space pressurization solutions, chiller and boiler plant sequencing control, etc.
- Prepare engineering re-estimates and follow up with appropriate sales and management to ensure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.
- Perform quality assurance; peer-review engineering documents.
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED
- Experience in building automation (HVAC controls) design:
- Mid-Level: 3+ years
- Senior Level: 5+ years
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Demonstrated ability to design large and complex jobs with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations
- Demonstrated proficiency in engineering design software or drafting tools such as AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years of building automation (HVAC controls) design experience
You’ll benefit from:
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
- The pay range for this position is $49,100 - $106,000. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
Ready to create your own journey? Join us today and help create a better #TomorrowWithUs!
About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.
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