Lead Engineer ICT/ ELV - Data Center - Chennai / Noida / Mumbai / Hyderabad

Key ResponsibilitiesThe Principal ELV & IBMS Engineer will act as a systems architect and technical lead responsible for end-to-end ELV system design, IBMS architecture, integration strategy, and commissioning support.

This role goes beyond equipment specification and requires complete lifecycle ownership, from system architecture definition and integration strategy through detailed design, vendor evaluation, testing procedures, and live commissioning validation.

You will lead cross-discipline conversations on BMS-electrical interfaces (EPMS integration, power monitoring), mechanical coordination (HVAC sensor networks, control logic), security integration (SOC workflows, surveillance architecture), and IT systems (DCIM, network protocols). Therefore, it's required to possess working knowledge of electrical systems (power monitoring, EPMS interfaces), mechanical systems (HVAC controls, sensor networks), fire safety (FAS integration, alarm management), security operations, network architecture, and commissioning procedures.

Client Engagement & Technical LeadershipAct as the primary ELV/ICTtechnical contact for clients, leading system architecture discussions, integration strategy, and operational readiness with senior engineering and operations teams

Directly engage with client-side SMEs, security operations centres (SOC), IT teams, global stakeholders, and multidisciplinary design teams

Lead technical discussions on system integration philosophy, resilience architecture, protocol strategy, and operational workflows

Own preparation of IBMS Design Basis Reports (DBR), system architecture narratives, cause & effect matrices, and integration strategy documentation

Participate in proposals drafting and responses to RFP and TQR

System ArchitectureDefine complete ELV/IBMS architecture including BMS/EPMS/DCIM integration, security systems (CCTV/VMS, access control, perimeter protection), fire alarm systems (FAS, VESDA), PA/VA systems, and operational workflows

Design integrated systems for hyperscale and colocation facilities in the 10-100 MW IT load range, with security zoning and network architecture scaled to mission-critical requirements

Develop multi-layer security architecture

Design HVAC monitoring and control integration with electrical power monitoring

Establish system redundancy philosophy aligned with uptime requirements and Tier III/IV standards

Develop network topology and sequence of operations for integrated system behavior

Engineering Analysis & System IntegrationDesign end-to-end BMS/IBMS solution: PLC architecture, server redundancy, communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, IEC-61850, OPC UA), and control logic

Develop complete I/O lists, control logic, and cause & effect matrices for all integrated systems

Coordinate electrical integration, EPMS data flows, power monitoring sensors, emergency shutdown sequences, and load shedding logic

Coordinate mechanical integration, HVAC sensor networks, chiller/CDU control loops, and thermal management feedback into IBMS

Design security operation centre (SOC) workflows, alarm management strategy, and operator interface logic

Validate system protocols and redundancy across all integration points; ensure alignment with TIA-942, ISO 27001 (physical security), and local fire safety standards

Detailed Design & DocumentationLead development of ELV schematics, IBMS architecture diagrams, network topology drawings, and equipment schedules through IFC stage

Review and approve AutoCAD & BIM (Revit) models at LOD350 with coordinated multi-discipline integration

Prepare technical specifications, equipment BOQs, network schedules, and integration test procedures

Develop vendor selection criteria, lead technical evaluations, and conduct submittal reviews ensuring compliance with system architecture

Construction, Testing & Commissioning SupportLead multidisciplinary coordination across Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Fire Protection, IT, and BIM teams during installation and testing phases

Support site installation: equipment staging, network deployment, cable commissioning, and system validation

Own testing procedures: Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), cause & effect verification, and Integrated System Testing (IST)

Validate system redundancy, failover logic, and operational workflows through live testing

Lead operator training and handover documentation ensuring SOC readiness

Team Leadership & Capability BuildingDevelop the internal design guidelines and lead the DC ELV/IBMS team

Mentor ELV engineers, systems integrators, and network specialists

Establish design standards and best practices for IBMS architecture and system integration in the region

Contribute to the DC Academy and regional thought leadership programme

Drive design quality, integration risk management, and technical issue resolution across the team

Qualifications & ExperienceBE / BTech in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Telecom .