Building Automation Systems Specialist

This role supports our Pittsburgh, PA branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Pittsburgh, PA area. Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology by empowering customers to combine the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. Our Smart Buildings help create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments—transforming everyday spaces into perfect places that improve people’s lives.

About the role

As a Systems Specialist, you will participate in the installation, startup, and commissioning of building automation system equipment. You will support the verification of system databases and programming to ensure consistency with the scope of work and sequence of operations. As the face of Siemens, your expertise and customer interactions will help clients save energy, reduce costs, and create a more sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Siemens Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems on construction and retrofit projects.
• Support the verification and testing of HVAC equipment including AHUs, RTUs, VAVs, pumps, and associated control devices.
• Perform point-to-point checkout, functional testing, and system validation under the guidance of senior technicians and project leaders.
• Assist with configuring controllers, operator workstations, graphics, alarms, trends, and building automation databases.
• Document commissioning activities, communicate deficiencies, and provide project progress updates.
• Collaborate with mentors, Lead Technicians, and Team Leaders to safely execute project tasks and meet project schedules.
• Develop working knowledge of BAS communication protocols, networking, and HVAC control sequences.
• Provide support for customer training, system turnover, and project closeout activities.
• Work overtime, participate in rotational on-call support, and travel as required to meet project commitments.
• Adhere to Siemens, customer, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Electro-mechanical experience (either in a previous role or through education) and user PC/software skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a variety of circumstances, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in various conditions.
• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet, as well as carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with limited violations; must meet eligibility requirements to participate in Siemens’ fleet vehicle program.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of Siemens Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems on construction and retrofit projects.
• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.

Skills

• HVAC controls, building controls, programming
• HVAC field technician, heating, ventilation, air conditioning
• Direct digital control, Apogee, Desigo, Modbus, Tridium, Niagara, Alerton
• Commissioning, LonWorks, BACnet, DDC, BMS, building management
• Mechanical systems, system integration

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $42,340 - $72,583 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.