Plumbing Design Specialist

Meinhardt EPCM (India) Private Limited; Sanand; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Meinhardt EPCM (India) Private Limited seeks a Lead Fire & PHE Engineer to oversee the design of fire protection and public health systems for large-scale projects in India. You will coordinate across architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical teams to deliver integrated designs that meet NBC, NFPA, IS and IPC standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while ensuring QA/QC of deliverables and

Qualifications

• Broad experience designing fire protection and PHE systems for large projects.
• Strong ability to review drawings, hydraulic calculations, and equipment selections.
• Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of fire protection systems: sprinklers, hydrants, pumps, detection and alarm systems.
• Design public health engineering: water supply, drainage, sewage and stormwater management.
• Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and equipment selections.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical teams for integrated design.
• Support procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of fire and PHE systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, fire safety audits, and HAZOP reviews.
• Liaise with local authorities for design approvals and inspections.
• Provide technical support during construction and resolve design-related issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality control of deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Fire Protection Engineering

Job description

The Lead Fire & PHE Engineer will be responsible for the design, coordination, and technical oversight of fire protection and public health engineering systems for the construction project. This includes fire suppression, detection, and alarm systems, as well as water supply, drainage, and sanitation systems. The role demands strong technical expertise, multidisciplinary coordination, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of fire protection systems including sprinklers, hydrants, fire pumps, and detection/alarm systems.
• Design public health engineering systems including water supply, drainage, sewage, and stormwater management.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, hydraulic calculations, and equipment selections.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NBC, NFPA, IS, IPC, UPC).
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical teams for integrated design.
• Support procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of fire and PHE systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, fire safety audits, and HAZOP reviews.
• Liaise with local authorities for design approvals and inspections.
• Provide technical support during construction and resolve design-related issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality control of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Fire Protection Engineering.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in fire protection and PHE design for large-scale projects.
• Professional certification (e.g., NFPA, Chartered Engineer, PMP) is preferred.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or high-tech facilities.