Engineer / Specialist Planner – Building Automation

sic architekten gmbh

Engineering role in building automation at sic architekten gmbh. Focus on TGA planning and technical coordination in Cologne area with hybrid working model.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeKöln • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €55,000 - €70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Building services specialist planning (TGA) with a focus on Building Automation (GA) across all HOAI service phases — from basic evaluation (Grundlagenermittlung) to project support.
Technical coordination and interface planning with other building services trades such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sanitary (HKLS) and electrical engineering.
Preparation of tender documents and participation in the awarding of construction contracts.
Monitoring execution quality and ensuring adherence to cost and schedule plans on site.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in building services or electrical engineering with a focus on Building Automation (GA) or measurement, control and regulation technology (MSR), or an equivalent technical qualification (e.g., technician, master craftsman) with solid specialist knowledge.
Professional experience in building automation desirable.
Comprehensive understanding of technically complex systems and knowledge of the planning process for plumbing, heating, ventilation, cooling and/or electrical engineering.
Strong communication skills, team orientation, and an independent, structured working style.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment with prospects and the offer of a company pension plan.
Individual development opportunities and full coverage of training costs.
Overtime compensation and a shortened probationary period of four months.
Flexible working time models and flextime.
Company car depending on role and responsibilities — also available for private use.
Deutschlandticket with subsidy / JobRad (company bike) for environmentally friendly mobility.
Team spirit characterized by high motivation and mutual appreciation, complemented by regular events such as barbecue afternoons and annual kick-off parties.
Work on projects in the greater Cologne area that significantly shape the city of Cologne and its surroundings.

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Hard Skills & Tools

building automationmeasurement technologycontrol technologyregulation technologytechnical coordinationinterface planningtender document preparationexecution quality monitoringcost adherenceschedule adherence

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsteam orientationindependent working stylestructured working style

Certifications

degree in building servicesdegree in electrical engineeringtechnician qualificationmaster craftsman qualification