Pre Sales Engineer

Siemens; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Chennai is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer with a minimum of 3 years in the Building Management System field. The role requires an associate degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical and involves tender qualification, BMS network design, and BOM preparation.

candidates will review operations sequences, generate pricing data, and ensure quality while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a city that drives smart infrastructure initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in BMS field.
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical required.
• Good knowledge of HVAC, electrical and control systems.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, identify, and quantify Building Automation Tender Documents.
• Examine tender documents for HVAC equipment and field devices.
• Review sequences of operations and IO-related gaps.
• Generate RFI, Equipment Summary, data points schedule and BOM.
• Create BMS network architecture and compliance statements.
• Identify risks and opportunities during estimation and submission.
• Prepare accurate project estimates and pricing data.
• Ensure high quality across deliverables.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT networking basics

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Revit

BIM

Job description

We're enhancing the way we live and work by intelligently connecting energy systems, buildings and industries!!

Smart infrastructure from Siemens makes the world a more connected and caring place – where resources are valued, where impact on the world is considered, where sustainable energy is delivered reliably and efficiently. It provides the flexible infrastructure to allow society to evolve and respond to changing conditions. Technology and the ingenuity of people come together to be at one with our environments and to care for our world. We do this from the macro to the micro level, from physical products, components and systems to connected, cloud-based digital offerings and services. Siemens offers a broad portfolio of grid control and automation; low- and medium-voltage power distribution, switching and control; and building automation, fire safety and security, HVAC control and energy solutions.

Job Description: Pre-Sales Engineer Role

We are looking for a professional with a minimum of 3 years of experience in BMS (Building Management System) field. The candidate must have an associate degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical.

The role of a senior Pre-Sales Engineer involves the following responsibilities:

• Conducting both preliminary and detailed pre-sales engineering to qualify, identify, and quantify Building Automation Tender Documents.
• Examining Tender Documents to identify HVAC equipment and Field devices.
• Reviewing the sequence of operations and identifying any gaps in the specification related to the IO summary.
• Generating RFI, Equipment Summary, Data points schedule, Bill of material. This includes sub-tasks like sizing/Selection of sensors, Motorized control valves & dampers Actuators, Meters, Controllers, Interfaces & License.
• Creating BMS network architecture.
• Producing a Compliance statement.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks while capitalizing on opportunities during the estimation and submission phases.
• Generating accurate project estimates and meticulously collating pricing data
• Upholding high standards through thorough quality checks on all deliverables

The candidate should possess the following skills and knowledge:

• Good knowledge about HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, Fire & Vertical Transport systems.
• Excellent skills in reading, oral and writing communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Understanding of Basic Instrumentation & Control loops.
• Familiarity with Single line diagrams and floor plans
• Knowledge of open protocols like Modbus, M-Bus, BACnet, KNX, and associated protocols related to BMS system.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook), Bluebeam & Ground plan. Knowledge of Revit and BIM will be considered as added advantages.
• Additional system knowledge like IT networking, Metering, Cyber Security & Associated building controls, Industry codes, and Compliance practices will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Data Centers will be considered as an added advantage.

This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries – and the shape of things to come.

Make your mark in our exciting world of Siemens

We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in across Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities & Ethnicity. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and imagination, and help us shape tomorrow.

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