MEP Project Engineer

SPR India; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SPR India is seeking a senior PHE and Fire Protection Design engineer to develop and coordinate plumbing, public health engineering, and fire protection systems for residential and commercial developments. The role requires independent design calculations, drawings, and BOQs, with coordination across consultants and internal teams to ensure NBC, NFPA, and local code compliance.

The incumbent will ensure design interfaces are resolved, support statutory approvals, and deliver technically sound,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in PHE and fire protection design for residential, commercial, high-rise, or mixed-use developments.
• Experience in preparing design calculations, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and statutory approval documentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and coordinate PHE and Fire Protection system designs for residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, and other MEP teams to resolve design interfaces.
• Prepare and review design drawings, calculations, and specifications to ensure compliance and constructability.
• Support statutory approvals and No Objection Certificate processes by coordinating with authorities.
• Maintain documentation and revision control of design deliverables; monitor timely submission of drawings, calculations, and BOQs.

Skills

PHE design

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The candidate should possess strong technical expertise in PHE and fire protection design, with the ability to independently handle design calculations, drawings, specifications, and BOQs. The individual should be capable of coordinating with consultants and multidisciplinary teams, supporting statutory approvals, and delivering technically sound, coordinated, and construction-ready designs for real estate development projects.

Department: Projects / Design

Reporting To: Design Head / Project Head

1. Job Purpose

To develop, review, and coordinate Plumbing, Public Health Engineering (PHE), and Fire Protection system designs for residential and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, statutory requirements, project specifications, and construction standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Public Health Engineering (PHE) Design

• Prepare design briefs and water demand calculations for residential and commercial developments.
• Perform fixture unit calculations, pipe sizing, and pump head calculations.
• Design domestic water supply, drainage, stormwater, rainwater harvesting, and solid waste management systems.
• Prepare schematic layouts for water supply and drainage systems.
• Design pump rooms and establish spatial requirements for PHE systems.
• Prepare plumbing specifications, material specifications, BOQs, GFC drawings, and working drawings.
• Develop designs for piped gas and HSD systems, wherever applicable.
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, structural teams, and other MEP disciplines to resolve design interfaces.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NBC provisions, CMWSSB requirements, Groundwater Department regulations, MOEF requirements, and other relevant local authorities.

B. Fire Protection & Life Safety Design

• Prepare fire system design briefs in accordance with project requirements and applicable statutory norms.
• Design sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, and water curtain systems, wherever required.
• Coordinate the design of Fire Alarm (FA) and Public Address (PA) systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for fire protection systems, including pump and piping requirements.
• Design fire pump rooms and identify space requirements for fire protection installations.
• Prepare fire protection system specifications, material specifications, BOQs, GFC drawings, and working drawings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable NBC provisions, NFPA standards, local fire safety regulations, and authority requirements.
• Support statutory approvals and No Objection Certificate (NOC) processes by coordinating with consultants and relevant authorities.

C. Design Coordination & Project Support

• Coordinate with external design consultants, architects, structural engineers, and other MEP teams to ensure integrated design development.
• Prepare and review coordination drawings to identify and resolve clashes between services.
• Review design drawings for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate with project execution teams to clarify design intent and resolve site-related technical issues.
• Review design revisions and incorporate project requirements, consultant comments, and site feedback.
• Monitor design deliverables and ensure timely submission of drawings, calculations, specifications, and BOQs.
• Provide technical support during tendering, procurement, and project execution.
• Maintain proper documentation and revision control of design deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of PHE and fire protection system design.
• Proficiency in water demand, pipe sizing, pump head, and fire hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to prepare schematic layouts, GFC drawings, working drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of NBC, NFPA, and applicable local statutory requirements.
• Understanding of MEP coordination, spatial planning, and service integration.
• Ability to review consultant drawings and resolve design coordination issues.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant design and calculation tools.
• Strong analytical, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

4. Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering, preferably with relevant PHE and Fire MEP design experience.
• Experience: Typically 8-10 years of relevant experience in PHE and fire protection design for residential, commercial, high-rise, or mixed-use developments.
• Experience in preparing design calculations, drawings, BOQs, specifications, and statutory approval documentation is essential.