Senior Pre-Sales Engineer (BMS & Fire Systems)

Siemens; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Chennai seeks a seasoned professional with 7+ years in Building Management Systems (BMS) and Fire Alarm Systems (FAS) to provide pre-sales engineering support to regional teams. You will review tender documents, develop data point schedules, and define system interfaces and licenses, partnering with local country experts for compliance and site constraints.

Expect responsibilities spanning BMS device selection, fire alarm configurations, and integration with third-party systems, while

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Building Management Systems (BMS) and Fire Alarm Systems (FAS).
• Experience in pre-sales engineering support for regional teams and tender activities.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and local fire codes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-sales engineering to assess project suitability for BMS and FAS tenders.
• Review tender documents, site information, and drawings to identify system requirements.
• Prepare deliverables like RFIs, data point schedules, and BOMs.
• Define system interfaces, licenses, and architecture for integration with third-party systems.
• Collaborate with regional experts to validate regulatory compliance and site constraints.
• Support cost development by defining scope packages and collecting vendor quotations.
• Identify risks and opportunities during tendering and ensure quality checks on deliverables.

Skills

BMS knowledge

HVAC systems

Fire alarm systems

Single line diagrams

System interfaces

MS Office/Bluebeam

AutoCAD

KNX protocols

BACnet Modbus

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office

Groundplan

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.

We are looking for a professional with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Building Management Systems (BMS) and Fire Alarm Systems (FAS). The candidate must have an Associate Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.

This role will be based in India, providing pre-sales engineering support to regional teams, with close collaboration with local country experts (e.g., Singapore team) for site-specific, regulatory, and commercial inputs.

Responsibilities

• Conducting both preliminary and detailed pre-sales engineering to assess project suitability, understand requirements, and quantify scope for BMS and Fire Alarm tenders, including service, retrofit (A&A), and system migration projects
• Reviewing tender documents, site information, and available as-built drawings to identify system requirements, HVAC equipment, fire alarm systems, field devices, and interface points
• Reviewing sequence of operations and fire cause & effect, identifying gaps in specifications related to I/O summary and system requirements
• Preparing key deliverables such as RFIs, equipment summaries, data point schedules, loop/device schedules, and bills of material, including:
  • Selection and sizing of BMS devices (sensors, valves, actuators, controllers)
  • Selection and configuration of fire alarm systems (detectors, modules, panels - e.g., Sinteso EN)
  • Definition of system interfaces and licenses
  • Developing BMS and Fire system architecture, including integration with existing and third-party systems
  • Producing technical compliance statements aligned with project specifications
• Working closely with local country experts to:
  • Validate local fire code and regulatory compliance
  • Incorporate actual site conditions and operational constraints
  • Define scope boundaries and interfaces with other systems
• Supporting cost development by:
  • Structuring and defining scope packages for subcontractors and suppliers
  • Working with local teams, who will engage subcontractors and obtain budgetary quotations for relevant portions of the works
  • Consolidating technical scope and cost inputs into the overall solution
• Recognising that supplier and subcontractor coordination, including quotation requests and commercial engagement, will be led by local country teams
• Identifying and mitigating technical and operational risks (e.g., legacy systems, live environment constraints), while capturing opportunities during tendering
• Preparing accurate project cost estimates, considering site constraints, phasing, and migration strategy
• Performing thorough quality checks on all deliverables prior to submission

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of BMS, HVAC (ACMV), Electrical systems, and Fire Alarm Systems
• Understanding of fire system design principles, including cause & effect, zoning, and fail-safe operation
• Ability to work in a regional support model, collaborating effectively with local teams responsible for site validation, authority compliance, and supplier coordination
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Understanding of basic instrumentation and control loops
• Ability to interpret single line diagrams, fire schematics, and floor plans (including incomplete as-built drawings)
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, M-Bus, KNX, and system integration interfaces
• Proficiency in MS Office, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD/Groundplan tools
• Knowledge of Revit and BIM will be an added advantage
• Additional knowledge in IT networking, cybersecurity, and industry compliance practices is advantageous
• Experience in service/retrofit environments or regional/global project support will be 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.

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