Plumbing & Fire Design Engineer

SJ Group · Bangalore, India

Position: Plumbing & Fire Design Engineer

Location: (Mumbai / Bangalore / Gurgaon)

Experience: 5–10 Years

Industry: Infrastructure / EPC / Engineering Consultancy

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for infrastructure and EPC projects.
• Prepare detailed design calculations, layouts, schematics, specifications and technical reports .
• Develop plumbing and fire protection layouts using AutoCAD and Revit/BIM .
• Design systems including:
• Hot & cold water systems
• Soil, waste and stormwater drainage
• Sewerage and water treatment interfaces
• Fire hydrant, sprinkler and fire water systems
• Fire pumps, tanks and associated firefighting infrastructure
• Carry out hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing for plumbing and firefighting systems.
• Coordinate with Civil, Structural, Electrical, HVAC, Architecture and other engineering disciplines to resolve design interfaces and clashes.
• Review project specifications, client requirements, applicable codes and standards, and ensure compliance.
• Prepare BOQs, equipment schedules, material specifications and tender documentation .
• Review drawings, technical submittals and vendor documents and provide engineering comments.
• Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings and client discussions .
• Support site/project teams during construction, including resolution of technical queries and design-related issues.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for BIM coordination and clash detection .
• Ensure designs are delivered within agreed quality, schedule and project requirements .

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Mechanical / Civil Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in Plumbing & Fire Protection design , preferably within Infrastructure, EPC or Engineering Consultancy projects.
• Strong knowledge of NBC, NFPA, IS Codes and other applicable international standards .
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD ; exposure to Revit MEP/BIM is preferred.
• Good understanding of plumbing and firefighting design calculations and engineering principles.
• Experience in preparing design drawings, calculations, specifications and BOQs .
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure, industrial, commercial, transportation, water or EPC projects will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with multidisciplinary design consultants or EPC organisations .
• Exposure to international projects and standards.
• Experience in BIM-based design and coordination .
• Ability to independently handle design deliverables from concept/design development through detailed engineering.

Key Competencies

• Plumbing & Fire Protection Design
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Fire Hydrant & Sprinkler Systems
• Water Supply & Drainage Design
• AutoCAD / Revit MEP
• BIM Coordination
• BOQ & Specifications
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Codes & Standards Compliance
• Client & Site Coordination