Designing Engineer of Fire Hydrant System

Eastern Petroleum; Panvel; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Petroleum seeks a Fire Hydrant System Engineer to design, install and maintain hydrant systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. You will ensure water pressure and flow meet firefighting needs while complying with NFPA standards and local codes.

You will collaborate with engineers, architects and contractors, perform hydraulic calculations, and optimize system performance to manage project risks and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and analyzing fire hydrant systems with hydraulic calculations.
• Knowledge of fire protection engineering, NFPA standards, and local codes.
• Understanding piping, fittings, valves, pumps and water supply systems.
• Ability to perform hydraulic calculations and assess system performance.
• Proven collaboration with engineers, architects and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Design, install and maintain fire hydrant systems for buildings.
• Ensure hydrant designs comply with local building codes and NFPA standards.
• Provide accurate hydraulic calculations to guarantee water pressure and flow.
• Coordinate with clients and project teams to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Assess risks and optimize hydrant system performance.

Skills

Design & Analysis

Fire protection eng

Piping & Plumbing

Pumps & Systems

Water Supply

Communication

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Time Mgmt

Adaptability

NFPA knowledge

Local codes

System analysis

Risk assessment

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Technical Skills
  • Design and Analysis: Ability to design and analyze fire hydrant systems, including hydraulic calculations and system layout.
  • Fire Protection Engineering: Knowledge of fire protection engineering principles, including fire dynamics, suppression systems, and alarm systems.
  • Piping and Plumbing: Understanding of piping and plumbing systems, including materials, fittings, and valves.
  • Pumps and Pumping Systems: Calculations of pumps and capacity, including selection, sizing, and installation.
  • Water Supply Systems: Understanding of water supply systems, including municipal water supplies, wells, and stored water tanks.
• Soft Skills
  • Communication: Effective communication skills to work with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with other engineers, architects, and contractors.
  • Time Management: Effective time management skills to meet project deadlines.
  • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Regulatory and Code Knowledge
  • NFPA Codes: Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, including NFPA 13, 14, and 24.
  • Local Building Codes: Understanding of local building codes and regulations.
  • Fire Code Compliance: Ability to ensure fire code compliance for fire hydrant systems.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
  • Hydraulic Calculations: Ability to perform hydraulic calculations to determine system demand and water pressure.
  • System Analysis: Ability to analyze fire hydrant systems to identify potential issues and optimize system performance.
  • Risk Assessment: Ability to assess risks associated with fire hydrant systems and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Preferred candidate profile

The Fire Hydrant System Engineer is responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining fire hydrant systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The engineer will ensure that the systems meet local building codes and regulations, and are designed to provide adequate water pressure and flow to support firefighting activities.