Fire Fighting Design Engineer

About the role

This position is responsible for designing fire protection and suppression systems according to account standards. It covers fire sprinkler, pre-action, water spray, standpipe and hose, hydrant networks, fire water storage, stationary pumps, foam suppression, water mist, kitchen hood and gas suppression systems.

Key responsibilities

• Identify potential issues and risks and help the customer mitigate them
• Initiate discussions with OEMs and subcontractors to obtain the right solutions and proposals
• Align with organization KPIs such as quality, cycle time, OTD and win rate
• Follow all processes and guidelines to deliver projects on time
• Perform hydrant and flow calculations, select products and prepare deviation and compliance statements
• Work on complex costing sheets covering material, engineering, operations and sub-contractor costs
• Prepare BOQs and material track sheets from approved or shop drawings and technical data sheets
• Coordinate with consultants and clients on contractual clarifications and design approvals
• Present solutions clearly in structured technical proposal documents

Required profile

• ME/BE/Diploma (Mechanical / Electrical)
• 3-6 years of experience in fire protection and suppression systems
• India presales and estimation experience across transportation, data centers, commercial, fit-outs and industries
• Strong network with third-party vendors in India
• Quick learner, problem solver, good communicator and team player
• Preferred: NFPA, TAC and NBC design experience, and SprinkCAD, Fire-CAD, ANSUL and HYGOOD proficiency

Required skills

• Hydraulic and flow calculations
• Building management system knowledge (an advantage)
• ACAD, Visio and Excel