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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end design and engineering of ELV systems, including:

- Fire Detection Alarm Systems (FDAS)

- CCTV Video Surveillance

- Access Control Systems

- Public Address Voice Evacuation (PAVA)

- Structured Cabling (Copper Fiber)

- BMS / IBMS / DCIM integration

- Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Security/Physical Security

- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ELV systems across projects.

- Develop and review Basis of Design (BOD), specifications, drawings, and BOQs.





- Coordinate with MEP, IT, Architecture, Civil, and Client teams for seamless system integration.

- Review and approve vendor submittals, technical proposals, and shop drawings.

- Support construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.

- Ensure compliance with international and local standards (NFPA, IEC, IS, NBC, BS, TIA/EIA).

- Identify technical risks and implement value engineering and mitigation strategies.

- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level ELV engineers.

- Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops.

- Support proposals, estimates, and business development activities when required.

- 10+ years of experience in ELV system design and delivery.

- Experience on large commercial, data center, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

- Strong exposure to IP-based and integrated ELV systems.

- Experience working in consultancy and/or EPC environments.

- BIM/Revit exposure preferred.

Qualifications

Qualifications Experience

- Bachelors degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

📌 Principal Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Aecom
📍 Chennai