Design Engineer - Fire Protection & ELV Services

Larsen & Toubro

Maharashtra

On-site

INR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Maharashtra seeks an experienced Design Engineer - Fire Protection & ELV Services to lead design, coordination and implementation for data center projects, ensuring NFPA, NBC, and local compliance.

You will develop FDAS, fire suppression, CCTV, access control, PA/evacuation, BMS integration, and DCIM, coordinating with MEP and IT teams to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
  • Experience in design of fire protection and ELV systems is essential.
  • Knowledge of NFPA, NBC, FM Global and local authority standards is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fire protection system design including FDAS, suppression, sprinklers, and gas suppression.
  • Develop ELV layouts for CCTV, access control, PA/evacuation, structured cabling and BMS/IBMS integration.
  • Coordinate with MEP, IT and other teams for DC environments and interface with stakeholders.

Skills

Fire Protection System Design
ELV System Design
Hydraulic Calculations
Fire Alarm System Design
Gas Suppression System Design
Data Center Infrastructure Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
NFPA Certification
CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist)

Tools

AutoCAD
Revit MEP
Hydraulic Calculation Software
MS Office
BIM coordination tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer - Fire Protection & ELV Services to lead the design, coordination, and implementation of fire protection systems and ELV (Extra Low Voltage) systems for commercial, industrial, and Data Center (DC) projects. The candidate should have strong expertise in system design, drawings, calculations, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with relevant standards and project requirements. Design for air cooled, DCLC, LIC expertise.

Key Responsibilities
Fire Protection System Design
  • Prepare concept, schematic, and detailed designs for fire protection systems including:
  • Fire Detection & Alarm Systems (FDAS)
  • Fire Suppression Systems
  • Sprinkler Systems & Pre action systems.
  • Gas Suppression Systems (FM200, Novec, Inergen, etc.)
  • Hydrant & Hose Reel Systems
  • Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and hydrant networks.
  • Prepare fire protection layouts, riser diagrams, and equipment sizing.
  • Ensure designs comply with NFPA, NBC, FM Global, and local authority regulations.
ELV System Design
  • Design and develop layouts for ELV systems, including:
  • CCTV Surveillance Systems
  • Access Control Systems
  • Public Address / Voice Evacuation Systems
  • Structured Cabling Systems
  • BMS / IBMS integration
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • CPMS
  • WLD, RRS, FLD
  • DCIM & EPMS
  • Prepare schematics, single-line diagrams, and cable routing drawings.
  • Define system architecture and equipment specifications, knowledge of 7layers of security.
Data Center (DC) Design
  • Design fire suppression systems specifically for Data Centers.
  • Ensure compliance with TIA-942, Uptime Institute, and NFPA standards.
  • Coordinate with MEP, IT, and infrastructure teams for DC environments.
  • Design VESDA / Early Warning Smoke Detection Systems.
Engineering & Documentation
  • Prepare/Review design reports, BOQs, specifications, and tender documents.
  • Conduct/Review load calculations and equipment selection.
  • Prepare/Review technical submittals and compliance documentation.
Coordination
  • Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural teams, consultant, PMC, site execution teams.
  • Participate in design review meetings and technical discussions.
  • Support project teams during installation, testing, and commissioning for technical resolutions.
Compliance & Standards
  • Ensure designs meet international and local standards such as:
  • NFPA
  • NBC
  • UL/FM
  • TIA-942/Uptime
  • Local Fire Authority Requirements
Required Skills
Technical Skills
  • Fire Protection System Design
  • ELV System Design
  • Hydraulic Calculations
  • Fire Alarm System Design
  • Gas Suppression System Design
  • Data Center Infrastructure Design
Software Skills
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit MEP (Preferred)
  • Hydraulic calculation software
  • MS Office
  • BIM coordination tools (preferred)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
  • Fire protection certifications:
  • NFPA Certification- Optional but advantageous
  • CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) - Optional but advantageous
Key Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good understanding of Data Center infrastructure
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary design environments
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Attention to technical details and safety compliance
Preferred Experience
  • Experience in Hyperscale / Enterprise Data Center projects
  • Exposure to BIM-based design environments
  • Experience in international design standards
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