PHE Engineer (Public Health Engineering

BuildxPartners; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildxPartners in Chennai is seeking an experienced PHE Engineer to join our MEP design team. You will design and review water supply, drainage, sewerage, and rainwater harvesting systems for a variety of projects.

Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory; Revit MEP is highly preferred. You will prepare layouts, perform hydraulic calculations, and coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical, and HVAC teams to ensure integrated designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–10 years of experience in PHE system design for residential, commercial, healthcare, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory; knowledge of Revit MEP is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with software tools like WaterCAD, EPANET, or similar is a plus.
• Strong coordination, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design water supply, drainage, sewerage, STP/ETP, and rainwater harvesting systems as per project and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare PHE layouts, schematics, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, and pump head calculations.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical, and HVAC teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Ensure compliance with IS codes, NBC, CPHEEO, and international standards (as applicable).
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and technical discussions with consultants and clients.
• Prepare BOQs, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Assist in BIM coordination and clash resolution for PHE services.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Water supply design

Sewerage & drainage design

PHE system design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WaterCAD

EPANET

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented PHE Engineer to join our MEP design team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and reviewing public health systems including water supply, drainage, sewerage, and rainwater harvesting systems for a wide range of building and infrastructure projects. Experience with BIM and proficiency in Revit MEP will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Design water supply, drainage, sewerage, STP/ETP, and rainwater harvesting systems as per project and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare PHE layouts, schematics, and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, and pump head calculations.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical, and HVAC teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Ensure compliance with IS codes, NBC, CPHEEO, and international standards (as applicable).
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering, and technical discussions with consultants and clients.
• Prepare BOQs, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Assist in BIM coordination and clash resolution for PHE services.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–10 years of experience in PHE system design for residential, commercial, healthcare, or industrial projects.
• Good understanding of plumbing codes, standards, and design practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory; knowledge of Revit MEP is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with software tools like WaterCAD, EPANET, or similar is a plus.
• Strong coordination, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Experience in green building design (LEED, IGBC) related to water efficiency.
• Exposure to international projects and plumbing design codes (e.g., IPC, UPC, BS).