Senior or Lead Automation Engineer -Energy Chennai

Lead vendor-independent automation strategy, architecture, design, and delivery across full project lifecycle phases including concept, FEED, engineering, FAT/iFAT/SAT, and handover in energy sector greenfield and brownfield projects.

Design and integrate multi-system industrial control solutions across SCADA/DCS/PLC, safety (SIS/ESD/FGS), electrical (PMS, SAS), telecom, and OT networks with cybersecurity and functional safety compliance.

Drive data-centric project execution using AVEVA Engineering and related tools to ensure specification automation, digital thread integration, quality control, and client engagement including scope, schedule, risk and vendor management.

10–15+ years work experience in industrial automation and control across multiple sectors including energy, water, chemicals, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and green industries such as CCUS and Power-to-X.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, or Automation Engineering or closely related discipline.

Hands-on experience with multiple major automation platforms (Siemens, ABB, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa etc.) and vendor-agnostic engineering approach.

Proven expertise leading FAT, iFAT, and SAT execution for integrated control, safety, electrical, and telecom systems.

Notice period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.

Experienced leader in delivering end-to-end industrial automation solutions with strong multi-discipline integration and vendor-neutral mindset for complex greenfield and brownfield projects.

Deep technical competency in functional safety (IEC 61511/61508), cybersecurity (IEC 62443), and digital data-centric delivery methods using AVEVA Engineering and related digital thread integrations.

Comfortable managing stakeholder alignment, mentoring junior engineers, and driving quality, cost, schedule and risk management in global, multi-disciplinary energy sector environment focused on decarbonization and sustainability.