EDRC FPS Engineering Manager

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP FPS design engineer role focused on creating fire protection system layouts, hydraulics, and equipment specs for large buildings, industrial or infrastructure projects. The position emphasizes adherence to life-safety codes, reliability standards, and performance criteria through thorough design coordination and review.

Responsibilities include reviewing sprinkler layouts, hydrant networks, pump rooms, and providing on-site design support during construction and commissioning, with strong

Qualifications

• Develop FPS design layouts, hydraulic calculations and system specifications.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NBC, IS and TAC standards.
• Review sprinkler layouts, hydrant networks and pump room design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Provide design support during site execution and commissioning.

Skills

FPS design

Hydraulic design

Pumps

Sprinklers

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Job description

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)

Band

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

To develop Fire Protection System (FPS) design activities ensuring compliance with life safety codes, reliability standards, and performance requirements through effective design coordination and review.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop FPS design layouts, hydraulic calculations, and system specifications.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, NBC, IS, and TAC standards.
• Review sprinkler layouts, hydrant networks, and pump room design.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Provide design support during site execution and commissioning

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

• MEP and QA/QC Teams | To align design quality and safety compliance
• Procurement and Planning Teams | Material and specification coordination

External Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

• Clients and Consultants | Design approval and compliance review
• Vendors and Integrators | Technical alignment and interface coordination

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Language Skills

• Proficient in English and local language for on-site coordination

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience

• 8–15 years

Nature of Ex.

• Proven design and coordination experience in FPS for large buildings, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

SKILLS

Technical Skills

Proficiency in FPS codes and hydraulic design principles

Understanding of pumps, sprinklers, and testing procedure

Leadership / Behavioural Skills

Execution Planning and Problem Solving; Communication and Collaboration