Building Automation System - HVDC

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a Building Automation/Management System Engineer. The role focuses on analyzing customer specifications, designing BAS/BMS solutions, and coordinating technical information with internal teams to meet stringent HVDC and customer requirements.

The candidate will collaborate with Civil, MEP, Electrical and Mechanical departments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support procurement decisions while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering.
• 5–10 years of Building Automation/Management System experience.
• Knowledge of international regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of Building Management System and Remote Monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specifications to ensure Hitachi Power Grids solution meets requirements.
• Design BAS/BMS system based on HVDC and customer requirements.
• Prepare technical specification documents, conceptual and detailed designs.
• Produce, review and coordinate technical information with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers.
• Review vendor drawings and validate design against regulations and specs.
• Perform technical evaluation of price bids for procurement.
• Plan and follow up project and site activities.
• Coordinate with Civil, MEP, Electrical and Mechanical teams.
• Identify risks and opportunities and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Eng

Tools

BMS software

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID: R0139929Date Posted: 2026-08-25Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category): Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote: No

Mission Statement: The Building Automation/Building Management System Engineer shall Analyze customer specification to ensure Hitachi Energy solution meets the customer requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Analyse customer specification to ensure Hitachi - Power Grids solution to meets the requirements.
• You will bee responsible for designing the BAS/BMS system based on the specific HVDC and Customer requirements.
• You will be responsible for preparing technical specification documents, conceptual designs, detailed design development.
• You will be responsible for Producing, reviewing and coordinating technical information required with internal stakeholders, suppliers & customer.
• You will review of technical documents & drawings from vendors and sub supplier & Validate design confirmation to applicable regulations and technical specification.
• Perform Technical evaluation of price bids for procurement.
• Perform Planning and follow-up project activities & site activities.
• Technically coordinate with Civil, MEP, Electrical and Mechanical department.
• Coordinate with Project/Tender Team efficiently Identify the risk and opportunities effectively.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Bachelor/Master’s degree in mechanical /electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• You should have 5 to 10 yr of experience in Building Automation/Management system.
• You should have knowledge in knowledge of international regulations and standards.
• You must have knowledge in Building Management System, Remote Monitoring
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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