Buildings Energy Engineer

Position Location: This hybrid remote/In-office role supports our Reno, NV branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Reno, NV 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! 

Position Overview

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 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. 

Responsibilities

• Performing in-field audits of HVAC systems to gather information for developing energy efficiency improvement measures.
• Participation in pre-sale activities, working closely with Sales to identify and technically qualify customer opportunities for energy efficiency.
• Participation and at times lead client meetings and presentations.
• Perform energy (such as weather-based BIN) and design calculations needed to adequately propose improvement measure recommendations.
• 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.
• 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.

Energy Buildings Engineer Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Understanding of HVAC design fundamentals.
• Experience with data analysis tools to identify trends and patterns 
• Experience with controls fundamentals
• 2+ years Mechanical HVAC systems or design experience.
• 2+ years of experience in energy efficiency engineering within buildings, preferred.
• Experience with existing building/HVAC systems commissioning, preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 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, preferred.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without a need for current or future 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.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Experience with large, chilled water systems and controls.
• Experience with HVAC systems in healthcare facilities.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification and/or state certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer, preferred.

• 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

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

As a Buildings Energy Engineer the pay range for this position is $61,547- $105,509 annually with 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