Design Engineer (firefighting)

EXTINCT FIRE Engineers; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EXTINCT FIRE Engineers designs fire protection systems for projects in Mumbai and beyond. The role focuses on creating fire fighting layouts, hydraulic calculations, and detailed drawings while coordinating with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and civil teams.

You will review shop drawings, perform site visits, and ensure compliance with NFPA/NBC/IS codes and local requirements during project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience designing fire protection systems per codes and standards.
• Ability to prepare fire fighting layouts, schematics, and detailed drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NBC, IS, and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Design fire fighting and fire protection systems per project requirements.
• Prepare layouts, schematics, riser diagrams, sections, and detailed drawings.
• Coordinate systems including hydrants, sprinklers, hose reels, and pumps.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and hydrant systems.
• Prepare pump selection calculations and pump room layouts.
• Review drawings and vendor submittals for design coordination.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support during execution.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA, NBC, IS, and local rules.

Skills

Fire protection design

Hydraulic calculations

BOQ/MTO preparation

Coordination with trades

NFPA/NBC compliance

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire fighting and fire protection systems in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes/standards.
• Prepare fire fighting layouts, schematic drawings, riser diagrams, sections, and detailed design drawings.
• Design and coordinate systems including:
  • Fire hydrant and wet riser systems
  • Sprinkler systems
  • Fire hose reel systems
  • Fire water storage and pumping systems
  • Fire extinguishing systems
  • Fire department connections and related equipment
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and hydrant systems.
• Prepare fire pump selection calculations and coordinate pump room layouts.
• Calculate fire water demand, tank capacity, pipe sizing, pressure requirements, and flow requirements.
• Prepare BOQ/MTO, equipment schedules, valve schedules, and technical specifications.
• Review architectural, structural, and other MEP drawings for design coordination.
• Coordinate with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, civil, structural, and architectural teams.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, technical datasheets, and vendor drawings.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support during project execution.
• Address RFIs, technical queries, design changes, and site-related engineering issues.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NFPA, NBC, IS, local authority, and project-specific requirements.
• Assist in preparing documents required for approvals from fire authorities and other statutory agencies.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, coordination meetings, and project discussions.
• Ensure drawings and calculations are completed within project schedules and quality requirements.