Fire Hydrant & Fire Fighting System Design Engineer

Amperehour Energy; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance coverage

Retirement savings plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic and collaborative work culture

Job summary

Amperehour Energy is seeking a Fire Hydrant & Fire Fighting System Design Engineer to lead detailed engineering, hydraulic calculations, design reviews, and commissioning for industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, and BESS projects.

The candidate will design hydrant layouts, size pumps, and prepare GD/GA drawings while ensuring NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 24 and IS/NBC India standards are met. Proficiency with PipeNet, AutoSPRINK, Elite Fire or equivalent tools is required.

Qualifications

• Fire hydrant, sprinkler, foam, and fire pump systems design and sizing.
• Hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing.
• Experience with PipeNet, AutoSPRINK, Elite Fire or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Engineering & System Design: Prepare and review fire hydrant layouts, pump room layouts, piping GA/isometrics, equipment datasheets, and BOQ.
• Hydraulic Calculation & Software: Perform hydraulic calculations, pressure drop, and pump sizing using PipeNet/AutoSPRINK/Elite Fire.
• Procurement & Tech Evaluation: Prepare RFQs and technical specs; conduct bid evaluations and vendor coordination.
• Site Execution Support: Verify installation quality, supports, hydro testing, and execution compliance.
• Testing & Commissioning: Witness hydro tests, flow tests, pressure tests, and pump performance tests.
• Compliance & Documentation: Prepare reports, as-builts, and O&M manuals; ensure NFPA/NBC/TAC compliance.
• Safety & Risk: Identify risks and support audits and safety inspections.

Skills

Fire hydrant systems

Hydraulic calculations

Pipe sizing

PipeNet/AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Engineering

Tools

PipeNet

AutoSPRINK

Elite Fire

AutoCAD

Job description

\"The Fire Hydrant & Fire Fighting System Design Engineer will be responsible for detailed engineering, hydraulic calculations, design review, execution support, testing, and commissioning of firefighting systems for industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, and BESS projects.The candidate must have strong expertise in fire hydrant system design, pump sizing, hydraulic calculations, firefighting standards, and firefighting design software such as PipeNet.\"

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Engineering & System Design
   
   
   
   • Prepare and review fire hydrant layouts, pump room layouts, piping GA/isometrics, equipment datasheets, and BOQ.
   
   
   • Perform hydraulic calculations, pressure drop calculations, and pump sizing.
   
   
   • Ensure compliance with NFPA, NBC India, TAC, and IS standards.
   
   
   
   


2. 2. Hydraulic Calculation & Software Expertise
   
   
   
   • Perform hydraulic calculations using PipeNet, AutoSPRINK, Elite Fire, or equivalent software.
   
   
   • Verify residual pressure, flow demand, and network balancing.
   
   
   
   


3. 3. Procurement & Technical Evaluation
   
   
   
   • Prepare RFQs and technical specifications for firefighting equipment.
   
   
   • Conduct technical bid evaluations and vendor coordination.
   
   
   
   


4. 4. Site Execution Support
   
   
   
   • Verify installation quality, supports, hydro testing, and execution compliance.
   
   
   
   


5. 5. Testing & Commissioning
   
   
   
   • Witness hydro tests, flow tests, pressure tests, and pump performance tests.
   
   
   • Ensure proper functioning of main, jockey, and diesel fire pumps.
   
   
   
   


6. 6. Compliance & Documentation
   
   
   
   • Prepare calculation reports, commissioning reports, as-built drawings, and O&M manuals.
   
   
   • Ensure compliance with NFPA 13, NFPA 20, NFPA 24, NBC India, and TAC.
   
   
   
   


7. 7. Safety & Risk Management
   
   
   
   • Identify design and execution risks and recommend corrective actions.
   
   
   • Support fire audits and safety inspections.
   
   
   
   

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Technical Skills

• Fire hydrant, sprinkler, foam, and fire pump systems


• Hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing


• PipeNet and AutoCAD


• NFPA, NBC India, TAC, and IS fire standards

Preferred Experience

• Industrial plants


• Renewable energy and BESS projects


• Power plants


• Data centers and infrastructure projects.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical problem-solving skills


• Vendor and contractor coordination


• Project execution and site supervision


• Fire safety compliance knowledge

Reports to: DGM Engineering

• Competitive salary package


• Health insurance coverage


• Retirement savings plan


• Opportunities for professional development and advancement


• Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Why This Role?

Design critical fire protection systems that enhance the safety and resilience of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems and industrial infrastructure.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Fire Engineering