Performance Engineer - Digital Services

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 first month of training will take place onsite in the Austin office. Applicants may be asked to relocate to Austin as needed.

About the role

As a Digital Services Performance Engineer, you will be 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 provides 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 buildings run as designed or update control methodologies to improve operation and maximize energy efficiency. You will collaborate with teams across the U.S. and Canada to optimize building performance across a wide range of building types and industries.

The DSC is headquartered in Austin, Texas. We often host global and national business leaders and teams, offering opportunities to network and collaborate with various Siemens employees. Our team is growing due to an expanding market presence, and we are hiring at two experience levels based on certifications and years of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 causes to suggest control changes that improve building operational and energy efficiency.
• Compile customer-facing reports and lists 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 understand existing operational intent.
• Select rules for Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD), considering the relationship and interdependency of multiple building systems and equipment.
• Develop project structure and equipment parent/child relationships.
• Lead customer report presentations via Microsoft Teams (video and 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.

Requirements

• Familiarity with HVAC systems and building controls.
• Knowledge of common HVAC and electrical building codes.
• Understanding of rule-based analytics.
• Ability to manage deliverable deadlines independently.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering.
• Up to 5% required travel.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Qualifications

Certifications:

• 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 systems/controls design experience.

Skills:

• Effective communication skills to engage with building engineers, maintenance personnel, and C-level executives.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details can be found at Siemens Benefits Quickstart.

Pay

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