Performance Engineer - HVAC​/Energy Services

Performance Engineer - HVAC/Energy Services

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.

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.