Buildings Energy Engineer

Position Location:  This role supports our Sacramento branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Sacramento area. 

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. We are 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.   

Transform the everyday with us!

At Siemens we believe in Global Corporate Citizenship and creating perfect places for our customers. We are looking for bright and passionate talent to help tackle some of our Customer’s most pressing challenges. 

The Associate  Buildings Energy Engineer or Buildings Energy Engineer role involves working closely with our existing Siemens Customers to help improve their facility’s energy efficiency and carbon footprint. This will involve performing energy audits, energy calculations, existing building commissioning, designing custom solutions and participating in Customer facing presentations. This position also requires coordinating business development strategy with sales and technology solution managers within Siemens. The ideal candidate would be someone comfortable with taking a leading role and has a passionate for customer service as well as energy efficiency. The focus of this position is to drive the Energy Services business within the local market for Siemens Smart Infrastructure. 

As an Associate Buildings Energy Engineer OR Buildings Energy Engineer, you will:

• Perform energy calculations (such as weather-based BIN calculations). 
• Apply building energy simulation programs to develop energy, cooling, and heating load-building models using modeling software.
• Analyze blueprints to identify mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to determine facility operational characteristics.
• Participate in pre-sale activities, working closely with Sales to identify and technically qualify customer opportunities for energy efficiency. 
• Participate and at times lead client meetings and presentations. The Associate Buildings Energy Engineer & the Buildings Energy Engineer is responsible for performing all necessary energy and design calculations needed to adequately propose facility improvement measure (FIM) recommendations. 
• Work with Siemens operations teams and outside vendors as it pertains to developing FIMs.
• Assist and at time lead existing building commissioning projects.
• Understanding of industry standard commissioning procedures or techniques.

You will make an impact with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship 
• Must be at least 21 years old to participate in required Siemens vehicle plan and have a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Must be able to demonstrate:
• Presentation skills 
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Experience with Mechanical HVAC systems and/or design
• Experience with data analysis tools to identify trends and patterns
• For the Energy Buildings Engineer Position:
• 2+ years Mechanical HVAC systems or design experience
• Must be able to demonstrate:
• An understanding of HVAC design fundamentals
• Experience with controls fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field
• Experience with energy efficiency engineering within buildings
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification and/or state certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer
• Understanding of State and Utility Incentive programs
• Perform industry-standard (ASHRAE or equivalent) energy audits. This will require working independently to develop action plans prior to executing energy audits, properly organizing information gathered, and identification of FIM recommendations
• 5+ Years of experience with Energy industry experiences supporting performance-based projects or energy services
• Familiarity with MS Excel and VBA programming basics
• For Building Energy Engineer:
• 2+ years of experience in energy efficiency engineering within buildings
• Experience with existing building/HVAC systems commissioning
• Experience developing design concepts and schematics concerning recommended facility improvement measures (FIM’s), including scope of work descriptions, sequences of operations, code deficiency evaluations, savings potential, cost estimates, and data to verify FIMs

Ready to create your own journey?Join us today! 

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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We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. 

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You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: 

The pay range for this position is $55,264 - $ 115,790 annually. The Buildings Energy  Engineer role also has a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.