Sr. Building Automation Design Engineer - PLC & Industrial Controls

Siemens AG
  • TX
  • $66,259–$113,587 Per Year
1 day ago

Job Description

Sr. Building Automation Design Engineer - PLC & Industrial Controls

Job ID

523831

Posted since

07-Oct-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Engineering

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

  • Cincinnati - Ohio - United States of America
  • Dallas Fort Worth Airport - Texas - United States of America
  • Denver - Colorado - United States of America
  • Los Angeles - California - United States of America
  • New York City - New York - United States of America
  • Orlando - Florida - United States of America
  • Raleigh - North Carolina - United States of America

Position Location: This role is a hybrid position and supports anywhere in the US. Candidate must live one hour away from a major airport and will be required to travel periodically to a project site.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn't just about improving buildings; it's about creating perfectplaces that improve people's lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

Senior Building Automation Design Engineers - PLC & Industrial Controls create advanced design solutions for complex building automation, HVAC controls, and PLC-based control systems in new and existing facilities. This role supports data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, and other mission-critical environments by developing reliable control strategies, integration architectures, controls drawings, design documentation, and technical solutions that meet customer requirements, improve operational performance, and support successful project execution.

As a Senior Building Automation Design Engineer - PLC & Industrial Controls, you will:

  • Controls Design & Engineering Leadership

Lead the design of building automation and PLC-based control solutions for data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, and other critical environments. Translate project requirements, contract documents, and customer standards into complete control system design packages, including drawings, panel layouts, I/O lists, network architecture, bills of materials, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.

  • Building Automation & PLC Control Strategies

Demonstrate expertise in engineering, contracting processes, and design-build project execution by designing PLC and DDC control strategies for HVAC systems, central plants, critical environments, and process systems, while ensuring compliance with submittal requirements, documentation standards, equipment safeties, alarms, interlocks, and fail-safe operational requirements.

· System Integration & Network Architecture

Develop automation network architectures and integration solutions utilizing platforms and protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, Pronet, EtherNet/IP, Siemens APOGEE, Desigo, and other enterprise-level systems.

  • Technical Coordination & Project Execution

Collaborate with programmers, project managers, commissioning specialists, eld technicians, contractors, consultants, and customers to ensure designs are executable, technical issues are resolved, and project objectives are achieved.

  • Engineering Review & Quality Assurance

Review plans, specications, codes, and customer requirements while performing design reviews, quality assurance checks, technical evaluations, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and project success.

  • Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Serve as a senior technical resource by mentoring engineers, supporting standards development, managing design changes and re-estimates, and driving consistency and best practices across complex automation and industrial controls projects.

You will make an impact with these qualications:

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
  • 5+ years of experience in building automation, HVAC controls, industrial controls, or PLC-based control system design.
  • Proven ability to lead the design of complex automation and controls projects with minimal supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC controls, PLC/DDC architecture, electrical controls, and engineering best practices.
  • Prociency with design and drafting tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, or similar platforms.
  • Experience developing and reviewing controls documentation, including control narratives, I/O lists, panel layouts, network diagrams, and sequences of operation.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and system integration, including BACnet, Modbus, Pronet, and EtherNet/IP.
  • Experience collaborating with programmers and automation specialists to support implementation, commissioning, and eld execution of control systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related eld.
  • 7+ years of experience designing Siemens or third-party PLC-based building automation, HVAC, industrial controls, or mission-critical facility systems.
  • Knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, or design using platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens PLCs, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, or similar technologies.
  • Experience designing control systems for data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, central utility plants, or other critical environments. Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, lead technical reviews, support engineering standards, and coordinate multi-discipline design teams.

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Ready to create your own journey? Join us today!

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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 $66,259 - $113,587 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

Job ID

523831

Posted since

07-Oct-2026

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Engineering

Company

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Experience level

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

  • Cincinnati - Ohio - United States of America
  • Dallas Fort Worth Airport - Texas - United States of America
  • Denver - Colorado - United States of America
  • Los Angeles - California - United States of America
  • New York City - New York - United States of America
  • Orlando - Florida - United States of America
  • Raleigh - North Carolina - United States of America

Position Location: This role is a hybrid position and supports anywhere in the US. Candidate must live one hour away from a major airport and will be required to travel periodically to a project site.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn't just about improving buildings; it's about creating perfectplaces that improve people's lives.

Transform the everyday with us!

Senior Building Automation Design Engineers - PLC & Industrial Controls create advanced design solutions for complex building automation, HVAC controls, and PLC-based control systems in new and existing facilities. This role supports data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, and other mission-critical environments by developing reliable control strategies, integration architectures, controls drawings, design documentation, and technical solutions that meet customer requirements, improve operational performance, and support successful project execution.

As a Senior Building Automation Design Engineer - PLC & Industrial Controls, you will:

  • Controls Design & Engineering Leadership

Lead the design of building automation and PLC-based control solutions for data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, central utility plants, and other critical environments. Translate project requirements, contract documents, and customer standards into complete control system design packages, including drawings, panel layouts, I/O lists, network architecture, bills of materials, sequences of operation, and commissioning documentation.

  • Building Automation & PLC Control Strategies

Demonstrate expertise in engineering, contracting processes, and design-build project execution by designing PLC and DDC control strategies for HVAC systems, central plants, critical environments, and process systems, while ensuring compliance with submittal requirements, documentation standards, equipment safeties, alarms, interlocks, and fail-safe operational requirements.

· System Integration & Network Architecture

Develop automation network architectures and integration solutions utilizing platforms and protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, Pronet, EtherNet/IP, Siemens APOGEE, Desigo, and other enterprise-level systems.

  • Technical Coordination & Project Execution

Collaborate with programmers, project managers, commissioning specialists, eld technicians, contractors, consultants, and customers to ensure designs are executable, technical issues are resolved, and project objectives are achieved.

  • Engineering Review & Quality Assurance

Review plans, specications, codes, and customer requirements while performing design reviews, quality assurance checks, technical evaluations, and risk assessments to ensure compliance and project success.

  • Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Serve as a senior technical resource by mentoring engineers, supporting standards development, managing design changes and re-estimates, and driving consistency and best practices across complex automation and industrial controls projects.

You will make an impact with these qualications:

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
  • 5+ years of experience in building automation, HVAC controls, industrial controls, or PLC-based control system design.
  • Proven ability to lead the design of complex automation and controls projects with minimal supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC controls, PLC/DDC architecture, electrical controls, and engineering best practices.
  • Prociency with design and drafting tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, or similar platforms.
  • Experience developing and reviewing controls documentation, including control narratives, I/O lists, panel layouts, network diagrams, and sequences of operation.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and system integration, including BACnet, Modbus, Pronet, and EtherNet/IP.
  • Experience collaborating with programmers and automation specialists to support implementation, commissioning, and eld execution of control systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related eld.
  • 7+ years of experience designing Siemens or third-party PLC-based building automation, HVAC, industrial controls, or mission-critical facility systems.
  • Knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, or design using platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens PLCs, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, or similar technologies.
  • Experience designing control systems for data centers, pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, central utility plants, or other critical environments. Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, lead technical reviews, support engineering standards, and coordinate multi-discipline design teams.

#LI-TAG #NOC-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse

Ready to create your own journey? Join us today!

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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 $66,259 - $113,587 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you're unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here.

Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTX
Salary$66,259–$113,587 Per Year

Skills

  • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
  • AutoCADunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Clean Technologiesunmatched
  • Cleanroomunmatched
  • Commissioningunmatched
  • Communication Systemsunmatched
  • Communications Protocolsunmatched
  • Computer Programmingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Control Systemsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Employee Benefitsunmatched
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
  • Ethernetunmatched
  • Green Transportationunmatched
  • HVACunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Home Automationunmatched
  • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Input/Outputunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Visiounmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Integrationunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Pharmaceutical Dataunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project Commissioningunmatched
  • Project Controlunmatched
  • Project Designunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Smart Homesunmatched
  • Standards Developmentunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Technical Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
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