Buildings Energy Engineer

This hybrid remote/in-office role supports our Reno, NV branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Reno, NV area. Siemens enables sustainable progress through technology by combining the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation.

About the role

We are looking for a bright and passionate Buildings Energy Engineer to help tackle our customers’ most pressing challenges. This role involves working closely with Siemens customers to improve their facility’s energy efficiency and carbon footprint through energy audits, calculations, existing building commissioning, custom solution design, and customer-facing presentations. You will also coordinate business development strategy with sales and technology solution managers within Siemens. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking a leading role, passionate about customer service and energy efficiency, and will drive the Energy Services business within the local market for Siemens Smart Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-field audits of HVAC systems to gather information for developing energy efficiency improvement measures.
• Participate in pre-sale activities, working closely with Sales to identify and technically qualify customer opportunities for energy efficiency.
• Lead or participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Perform energy (such as weather-based BIN) and design calculations to 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 to develop Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs).
• Assist and at times lead existing building commissioning projects.
• Understand and apply industry-standard commissioning procedures or techniques.
• Perform industry-standard (ASHRAE or equivalent) energy audits, including developing action plans, organizing gathered information, and identifying FIM recommendations.

Requirements

• 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 of 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, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Experience developing design concepts and schematics for recommended Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs), 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 current or future sponsorship.
• Must be at least 21 years old to participate in the required Siemens vehicle plan and have a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• 5+ years of experience in the energy industry supporting performance-based projects or energy services.
• Familiarity with MS Excel and VBA programming basics.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details can be found at https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.

Pay

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 vary based on budget, candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.