Position Location: This hybrid work arrangement is based in Austin, TX where local team members are expected to be in the office the first week of every month (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

The Digital Services Performance Engineer is part of the Data Driven Services group in Siemens Smart Infrastructure Digital Service Center (DSC). Our goal is to turn building data into intelligence that yield building owners and service teams with informed recommendations to improve building performance. We strive to reduce energy usage and improve HVAC equipment and system reliability. In this role you will help ensure that buildings run the way they were designed or update control methodologies to improve operation and maximize energy efficiency. You will have the opportunity to work with teams across the US and Canada to optimize building performance across a wide range of building types and industries.

The DSC is headquartered in Austin, Texas and applicants will be asked to relocate to Austin, as needed, to participate in our hybrid work schedule. Local team members are expected to be in the office the first week of every month (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). The first month of training will take place onsite in the Austin office. We often host global and national business leaders and teams, so you will have the ability to network and collaborate with various Siemens employees. Our team is constantly growing due to an expanding presence in our market. We are looking for new hires in one of two DSE levels based on certifications and years of experience.

As a Digital Services Performance Engineer, you will:

• Understand components and operation methods of Air Handling Units, Water and Air-cooled Chillers, Cooling Towers, Boilers, Pumps, and Air/Water Distribution systems. Including physical and programmed components
• Identify faults and root cause to suggest control changes to improve building operational and energy efficiency
• Compile customer facing reports and list of action items for operational improvements
• Estimate energy and operational cost savings associated with identified faults and/or operational improvements
• Study customer building management system (BMS) and mechanical design documents to select data points for analysis and to understand the existing operational intent
• Select rules to be applied for FDD, considering the relationship and interdependency of multiple building systems and their equipment
• Develop project structure and equipment parent/child relationships
• Lead customer report presentations via Teams (video & screen share)
• Consult in the development of digital service offerings (feasibility, workflow, software, reporting structure, cost estimates etc.)
• Collaborate with software development teams to discuss workflow and software product requirements
• Contribute to rule development and improved data analysis strategies

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Familiarity with HVAC system and building controls. Knowledge of common HVAC and electrical building codes
• Understanding of rule-based analytics
• Manages deliverable deadlines independently
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering
• Certification:
• Level II: CEM or Engineer in Training (EIT) (eligible for PE License preferred)
• Level III: CEM or PE License required
• Experience:
• Level II: 3 - 8+ years of energy management or HVAC systems / controls design experience
• Level III: 8+ years of energy management or HVAC system / controls design experience
• Effective communication skills to speak with building engineers, maintenance personnel, and/or C-level executives
• Up to 5% required travel
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of facility and maintenance operations, maintenance best practices, and HVAC energy efficiency measures
• Ability to read and understand design documentation (drawings, sequences of operation, schedules etc.)
• Able to adjust communication style to work with a variety of roles and interested parties.
• Enthusiasm to learn new skills and software
• Advanced time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs, high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ready to create your own journey? Join us today.

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 $67,544 - $141,494 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.