Plumbing And Fire Fighting Design Engineer

Rays Consultants Mumbai; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rays Consultants Mumbai is seeking a Plumbing and Fire Fighting Engineer to design plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings in Mumbai. The role requires experience in hydraulic calculations, pipe sizing, and integration with architectural and MEP disciplines.

You will develop layouts using AutoCAD and other design tools, ensuring compliance with NBC, NFPA, IPC and local codes, while pursuing sustainable water management solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil or Civil Engineering, Plumbing & Fire Fighting Engineering, or related field
• 2-10 years of experience in plumbing & fire fighting engineering

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems including water supply, sanitary drainage and rainwater harvesting as per NBC/IS codes.
• Perform pipe sizing and water pressure calculations.
• Design fire protection systems including sprinkler, alarm and hydrant networks to NFPA/NBC standards.
• Conduct hydraulic calculations to size pipes, pumps, and water heaters as per project specs.
• Develop layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent software for fire fighting systems.
• Incorporate sustainable designs like greywater recycling and energy efficient pumps.
• Ensure compliance with IPC, UPC, IS codes and local regulations during design.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical, electrical engineers to integrate systems into building design.
• Provide technical support during construction, review shop drawings and submittals.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Piping design

Fire protection design

Code compliance

Coordination with teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Fire fighting design software

Job description

Plumbing and Fire Fighting Engineer - JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering, Plumbing & Fire Fighting Engineering, or related field. Experience: 2-10 years

Job Description

1. Design plumbing systems, including water supply systems, sanitary drainage, stormwater drainage, rainwater harvesting systems, venting, gas distribution, and hot water systems as per NBC 2016, IS 1172, and IS 2470 (Code for Wastewater Disposal).
2. Perform pipe sizing, water pressure calculations, and fixture selection based on project specifications.
3. Design and develop fire protection systems, including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems and fire hydrant networks as per NBC, IS 15105, and NFPA standards.
4. Conduct hydraulic calculations to determine the sizing of pipes, nozzles, and firewater storage requirements.
5. Develop fire-fighting layouts systems using AutoCAD or other Fire Fighting design software.
6. Incorporate sustainable design practices, including greywater recycling and rainwater harvesting, to comply with Green Building Norms.
7. Design firewater & Plumbing water pumping systems & rainwater harvesting systems.
8. Ensure plumbing & fire-fighting designs comply with state, and national building codes, plumbing standards, and regulations, including IPC, UPC, ASME, NFPA, FM Global, and local building codes.
9. Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and other disciplines to integrate plumbing & fire-fighting systems into the overall building design.
10. Provide technical support during the construction phase of projects, reviewing shop drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with the design.
11. Perform hydraulic calculations to size pipes, pumps, water heaters, and other equipment.
12. Oversee the testing and commissioning of fire protection systems, including sprinklers, alarms, and suppression systems.
13. Design efficient systems that reduce water usage and energy consumption in plumbing systems.
14. Prepare detailed project documentation, including system designs, calculations, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
15. Stay updated with the latest plumbing & fire-fighting design standards, codes, technologies, and trends in the industry.