Fire Fighting / Fire Alarm Draughtsman | Sibca | Trivandrum, Kerala

Sibca; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibca in Trivandrum, Kerala seeks an experienced Fire Fighting/Fire Alarm Draughtsman with 2–5 years of drafting fire protection systems for commercial and high-rise projects. You will detail sprinkler, hydrant, and fire alarm layouts using AutoCAD and coordinate with MEP teams on site.

This role emphasizes NFPA codes, on-site presence in Trivandrum, and collaboration with project managers and site teams to ensure accurate drawings, material take-offs, and timely revisions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or related drafting field.
• 2–5 years of professional drafting experience in Fire Fighting and Fire Alarm systems.
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency for 2D drafting and detailing.
• Knowledge of NFPA and international fire protection codes.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, or high-rise projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed shop drawings, installation layouts, and schematics for fire fighting and fire alarm systems.
• Draft sprinkler, hydrant, and fire protection piping networks using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary MEP work to avoid clashes with structures, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA and international codes across designs.
• Incorporate site modifications, red-line markups, and as-built updates into master drawings.
• Generate material take-offs (MTO), BOQ, and component schedules from plans.
• Maintain document revision history, logs, and drawing archives for audits.

Skills

NFPA standards knowledge

MEP coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

On-site collaboration

Education

Diploma or ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit (nice-to-have)

Job description

Position Summary

• Sibca is seeking an experienced Fire Fighting / Fire Alarm Draughtsman to join our dynamic engineering team in Trivandrum, Kerala.
• This full-time position requires a dedicated technical professional with 2 to 5 years of professional experience in drafting shop drawings, MEP coordination, and fire protection systems.
• You will play a pivotal role in designing, detailing, and drafting comprehensive sprinkler, hydrant, and fire alarm layouts for commercial and high-rise construction projects.
• The ideal candidate brings strong proficiency in AutoCAD, thorough knowledge of NFPA and international fire protection codes, and practical understanding of MEP coordination.
• Operating on-site in Trivandrum, you will collaborate closely with project managers, MEP engineers, and site installation teams to ensure flawless engineering deliverables.
• Sibca provides a collaborative, growth-oriented workplace where your drafting and design expertise directly safeguards high-profile building infrastructure.
• We welcome motivated technical professionals who excel in precision drafting, code compliance, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Detailed Job Description

• As a Fire Fighting / Fire Alarm Draughtsman at Sibca, your core responsibilities encompass preparing detailed shop drawings, layout schematics, and coordination plans for fire protection systems.
• You will leverage your extensive proficiency in AutoCAD to draft precise sprinkler piping, hydrant networks, fire alarm layouts, and riser diagrams.
• Your daily engineering duties involve reviewing architectural and structural blueprints to execute seamless MEP coordination, avoiding spatial clashes and ensuring code compliance.
• You will apply thorough knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and international engineering codes across all design packages.
• Collaborating closely with project engineers and site teams, you will incorporate site modifications, red-line markups, and as-built revisions into master drawings.
• Ensuring timely delivery of accurate material take-offs, bill of quantities (BOQ), and fabrication drawings forms a vital part of your daily workflow.
• Maintaining meticulous document control, revision logs, and drawing archives ensures audit readiness and high engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed shop drawings, installation layouts, and schematics for fire fighting and fire alarm systems.
• Draft precise sprinkler, hydrant, and fire protection piping networks using AutoCAD.
• Execute multidisciplinary MEP coordination to eliminate clashes with structural, electrical, and plumbing services.
• Ensure strict adherence to NFPA and international engineering codes across all design deliverables.
• Support commercial and high-rise building projects with accurate drafting and spatial planning.
• Incorporate red-line markups, site modification notes, and as-built updates into master drawings.
• Generate material take-offs (MTO), bill of quantities (BOQ), and component schedules from design plans.
• Collaborate proactively with project managers, MEP engineers, and site installation teams.
• Troubleshoot drawing discrepancies, spatial conflicts, and design coordination bottlenecks efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date document revision histories, drawing archives, and technical submittal logs.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or ITI in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related technical drafting discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of professional drafting experience specialized in Fire Fighting and Fire Alarm systems.
• Strong, proven proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drafting and technical detailing.
• Thorough knowledge and practical understanding of NFPA and international fire protection codes.
• Prior working experience on commercial, industrial, or high-rise building projects.
• Strong spatial awareness and practical expertise in MEP coordination workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration.
• Legal eligibility and physical presence capability to work on-site in Trivandrum, Kerala.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and BIM (Building Information Modeling) workflows.
• Additional certifications in CAD drafting or fire protection engineering design.
• Familiarity with hydraulic calculation software for fire sprinkler system sizing.
• Experience coordinating MEP services on large-scale Middle East or international construction projects.
• Knowledge of local statutory authority regulations and NBC (National Building Code) guidelines.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Competitive Market Standard
• Deadline: Open / Immediate Hiring
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred
• Contract Duration: Full-Time Permanent Position