Fire Fighting- Design Engineer

jci; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Protection & Suppression Systems engineer in Bengaluru with 3–6 years of experience to design and specify fire protection solutions per account standards.

You will interface with OEMs, manage subcontractors, prepare cost sheets, and develop high-quality technical proposals while ensuring project timelines and KPIs are met.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection & Suppression Systems.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Protection & Suppression Systems (Fire Sprinkler, Pre-action, Water spray, hydrant network, water storage, pumps, foam, water mist, gas suppression).
• Experience in India projects presales and estimation across multiple verticals (Transportation, Data Center, Commercial, Fit-outs, Industries).
• Ability to perform hydrant and flow calculations and product selections with deviation/compliance statements.
• Ability to work on complex costing sheets covering Material, Engineering, Operations, and Subcon costs.
• Skill in articulating solutions in structured, high-standard technical proposal documents.
• Strong network with 3rd party vendors in India.
• Quick learner and keen on problem-solving techniques.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Good team player.

Responsibilities

• Design Fire Protection & Suppression per account standards.
• Identify risks and proactively inform customer to mitigate them.
• Engage OEMs & subcontractors to obtain correct solutions and proposals.
• Align with organizational KPIs (Quality, Cycle Time, OTD, Win rate, Productivity).
• Adhere to processes and guidelines to execute projects within timeline.

Skills

Fire protection

Presales & estimation

Vendor coordination

Hydraulics calculations

Proposal writing

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Product selection

NFPA/NBC knowledge

Education

ME/BE/Diploma (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

SprinkCAD

Fire-CAD

ANSUL

HYGOOD

ACAD

Visio

Excel

Job description

What you will do

This position is responsible to design Fire protection & Suppression per respective account standards.

How you will do it

• Identify potential issues/risks and proactively bring them to the customer's knowledge and help to mitigate the identified risks.
• Initiate the discussion with OEMs & subcontractors and get the right solution and proposal from OEMs.
• Align with Organization KPIs such as Quality, Cycle Time, OTD, Win rate, Productivity, etc.
• Adherence with all processes and guidelines to execute project within timeline

What we look for

• ME/BE/Diploma (Mechanical / Electrical)
• Must have 3-6 years of relevant experience in Fire Protection & Suppression Systems domains.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Protection & Suppression Systems (Fire Sprinkler, Pre-action system, Water spray, standpipe & hose system, Hydrant network, Fire water storage, Stationary pumps, Foam suppression, water mist system, Kitchen hood system, Gas Suppression – FM, Novec, Inergen & Co2 etc.).
• Knowledge in Building Management System will be added advantage for the role.
• Must have India projects' presales and estimation experience on various verticals (Transportation, Data Center, Commercial, Fit-outs, Industries, Data Centers, etc.).
• Capable of perform hydrant and flow calculation and doing product selections along with the deviation/compliance statements.
• Must be able to work on complex costing sheets covering Material, Engineering, Operations, and Subcon costs.
• Skill in articulating offered solutions in a structured way through high-standard technical proposal documents.
• Must have a strong network with the 3rd party vendors in India.
• Must be a quick learner & keen on problem-solving techniques.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Must have a good team player.

Preferred

• Experienced in designing Fire Protection & Suppression systems (fire hydrant, sprinkler, HVWS, MVWS, Foam, Water Mist, Gas Suppression) per NFPA, TAC, and NBC norms.
• Proficient in hydraulic and flow calculations using SprinkCAD, Fire-CAD, ANSUL, and HYGOOD.
• Preparing the bill of quantity (BOQ) & material track sheet as per approved / shop drawings and material technical data sheet.
• Coordination with consultants / clients for contractual clarifications and to get the approval of design.
• Knowledge of ACAD, Visio, and Excel.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.