About SIEMENS
Siemens Limited is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, digital transformation, transport as well as transmission and generation of electrical power. It is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India.
Responsibilities of the Candidate:
A Solutions Designer supports our Building Automation Sales Group
Building Automation Systems (BAS) control various components within a building’s structure, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC). Components of a BAS include controllers, sensors, output devices, communications protocols, and a user interface
The primary responsibility of the Solutions Designer is to complete sales estimates for the sales team including project take-offs, specification interpretation, scope of work creation, and risk analysis
Final deliverables include the final cost estimate and proposal
The Solutions Designer allows the Sales executive to increase customer prospecting, increase customer engagement and focus on bidding strategy
Lead, coordinate and assume responsibility for the timely generation of a cost estimate and proposal
Perform take off: quantify equipment & device counts from bid documents
Interpret sequence of operations for point count, material and required control devices
Interpret specifications for all required labor and all code related requirements
Understand organization of Master Format Specification and identify 3rd party integration requirements
Create system network riser diagram
Develop Bill of Material (BOM) and Scope of Work (SOW)
Develop subcontractor technical bid package and coordinate activity and strategy with Procurement team and Sales Executive
Obtain quotes from outside vendors for ancillary products and services
Develop final customer Proposal
Communicate and collaborate with a remote sales and operations team located in another time zone
Learn and use company design, bid, and quote tools
Work with the sales team to answer technical and pricing questions.
Maintain complete documentation for all work performed to generate estimate and assist in turnover process when estimate/proposal becomes an order
Participate in Cost Review and Technical Handover meetings with operations team
Requirements:
Diploma Engineer in Mechanical or Electrical field required
Prefer Building Automation Systems (BAS) successful experience and demonstrated competencies in the components of a BAS including: controllers, sensors, output devices, communications protocols, and user interface
Prefer knowledge of engineering fundamentals, HVAC systems, mechanical systems
Prefer ability to read and interpret mechanical and building automation bid specifications
Prefer understanding of buildings and ability to identify HVAC system equipment requiring automation.
Desirable to have experience using an Estimating/Quoting system
Prefer knowledge of building codes and regulations.
Prefer knowledge of building construction process.
Fluent in English language.
Fluent in French language (those assigned to support Quebec).
Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Able to interpret customer requirements, identify needs and resolve issues in a positive manner
Able to adapt to shifting demands and competing priorities from customers and internal partners to consistently manage time effectively and meet established deadlines