Senior Pre Sales Engineer –Delivery Lead (BMS)

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

Job summary

Siemens is looking for a Senior Pre Sales Engineer – Delivery Lead based in Chennai, India. This hybrid role involves hands-on pre sales engineering for Building Management Systems and leadership in stakeholder coordination.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in BMS, strong HVAC knowledge, and proficiency in relevant tools. You will act as the main point of contact for pre sales activities, ensuring quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in BMS / Building Automation pre sales engineering.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, Fire & Vertical Transport systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and detailed pre sales engineering for BMS tenders.
• Analyse tender documents to identify equipment and system scope.
• Act as the single point of contact for global pre sales stakeholders.

Skills

BMS pre sales engineering

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Open protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.)

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Visio

Bluebeam

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Pre Sales Engineer –Delivery Lead to support our global Smart Infrastructure business. This is a hybrid role that combines hands on BMS pre sales engineering with delivery leadership and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary and detailed pre sales engineering for Building Management Systems (BMS) tenders.
• Analyse tender documents to identify HVAC equipment, field devices, and system scope.
• Review sequences of operation and validate I/O summaries and technical specifications.
• Generate RFIs, equipment summaries, data point schedules, and bills of materials (BOM).
• Perform sizing and selection of sensors, motorized control valves, dampers, actuators, meters, controllers, interfaces, and licenses.
• Design BMS network architectures and produce compliance statements.
• Develop accurate cost estimates and collate pricing data for tender submissions.
• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for global (onshore) pre sales and sales stakeholders.
• Own work intake, prioritization, and delivery commitments for offshore pre sales activities.
• Ensure consistent quality, standardization, and adherence to defined processes.
• Proactively identify delivery risks, capacity constraints, and dependency issues and escalate early.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to pre sales engineers to improve capability and productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, templates, and ways of working.

Required Skills & Experience

Must Have

• 7+ years of experience in BMS / Building Automation pre sales engineering
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, Fire & Vertical Transport systems
• Basic instrumentation and control loops
• Open protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, M Bus, KNX
• Proven experience interpreting tender documents, BOQs, and technical specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience working across time zones
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Visio, Bluebeam, and floor plan tools

Added Advantage

• Experience acting as a technical focal point or lead within a pre sales or engineering function
• Exposure to Hospitals, Data Centers, and Premium Commercial Buildings
• Knowledge of Revit / BIM
• Understanding of IT networking, metering, cybersecurity, and industry compliance standards

Why Join Siemens

You’ll play a key role in enabling a global pre sales delivery model, working with teams that influence large scale infrastructure and sustainability outcomes worldwide.

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