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We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.
As Automation Designer II, you will be responsible for designing and delivering building automation solutions that align with client requirements and project objectives. It combines technical system design, product selection, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure cost-effective, high-quality project execution. The position also supports continuous improvement through design reviews, documentation, and team knowledge sharing.
Location - We have two openings that can be based in any of our primary office locations - Calgary AB, Oakville ON, or Ottawa ON. This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence 1-3 days per week, with ability to travel to project sites as needed.
What will you do?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Solution Design & Engineering
- Understand requirements and design building automation solutions for various facility types (education, high-rise, office).
- Design building automation network architecture (DDC panels, workstations, integrations like Modbus, BACnet, etc.).
- Prepare design documents (layouts, electrical drawings, sequences of operation, panel layouts, schedules).
- Design building and space pressurization solutions, chiller/boiler plant sequencing, etc.
- Assure designs meet contract requirements (drawings, specs, estimates).
Product Selection & Technical Analysis
- Choose the appropriate mix of products and installation methods for cost-effective solutions.
- Select proper types and sizes of company and third-party products.
- Analyze specifications and drawings for special components and supplier panels.
Project Execution, Cost & Quality Management
- Participate in sales-to-operations turnover meetings to validate estimates and scope.
- Prepare engineering re-estimates and follow up with sales/management.
- Meet the design-allocated budget.
- Perform peer reviews of engineering documents.
- Emit as-built control manuals based on site updates.
Collaboration, Communication & Team Development
- Maintain clear communication with project teams regarding deliverables.
- Open to train members of the engineering team based on current skillsets.
What will you need to succeed?
Education
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of building automation design experience. Note, candidates with less experience may be considered.
- Ability to design standard jobs with some deviation using standard tools, products, and practices for small – medium sized projects; large projects with assistance.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, or other engineering design software
- CAD training or equivalent experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Self-starter; analytical and problem-solving skills; learning agility
Other Requirement(s):
- Hybrid work environment with the ability to travel to project sites on an as-needed basis
- A valid and unrestricted G/Class 5 driver’s licence and vehicle is required to participate in the Siemens Fleet Program and for travel to customer sites within assigned region(s).
Assets (Nice-to-Have)
- PEO, ASHRAE, LEED certifications
- Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu 2020 and/or Adobe Pro
Why you’ll love working for Siemens!
- Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
- Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
- Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Profit sharing available.
- Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
- Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
- Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
- Employee perks and discounts.
- Diversity and inclusivity focused.
Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2026 and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2026.
[Salary is commensurate with experience, and ranges from $65,000 - $80,000 CAD, excluding bonus and benefits. In addition to base salary, this role includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus of 10% of base salary, based on Company performance metrics.]
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About us.
We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.
Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912 in Canada. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended September 30, 2025, Siemens Canada generated revenues of approx. $2.3 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,600 employees from coast-to-coast and 38 office and production facilities across Canada.
To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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