Principal Engineer - Fire

WSP in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering services across projects of all scales. You will prepare proposals, manage iCRC scopes, and develop fire strategies from concept through construction in collaboration with UK teams.

Applicants should have 12+ years in public health engineering, a track record of leading projects, and strong proficiency with HEVACOMP, AutoCAD, MEP Revit, and MicroStation. English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng in Electrical/Mechanical/Fire Engineering required.
• Minimum 12 years experience in public health services engineering; Chartered status or working towards.
• Proven track record leading and delivering public health projects.
• Proficient with HEVACOMP and drafting tools like AutoCAD/MEP Revit/MicroStation; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire engineering services on projects of all scales.
• Prepare fee proposals and project management for iCRC scope of works; support UK bids.
• Develop fire strategies for stations and ancillary buildings from concept to construction; ensure code-compliant designs.
• Perform Fire Risk Assessments for compliance with relevant codes.
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments or Site Audits as needed.
• Coordinate with UK/internal design teams to develop fire engineering designs.
• Proactively develop projects with the design team; peer-review colleagues' work.
• Specify design of fire safety systems: alarms, detection, suppression, hydrants.
• Organise Qualitative Design Reviews (QDRs) for major projects.
• Travel to WSP UK offices and visit clients/sites as required.

Skills

Fire Safety

Fire Fighting

Fire Detection

Fire Suppression

Risk Assessment

Fire Alarm System

Fire Engineering

Fire Protection

Education

BEng/BSc/MEng in Electrical/Mechanical/ Fire Engineering

Working towards IEng/CEng status

Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Membership to accredited engineering body

Experience leading public health projects

Proficiency with HEVACOMP, AutoCAD, MEP Revit, MicroStation

English proficiency with technical terminology

Tools

AutoCAD

MEP Revit

MicroStation

HEVACOMP

Other drafting software

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/Project

Job description

Job Description

• Managing Fire Engineering services on projects of all scales
• Preparing fee proposals and project management for iCRC scope of works and support on the UK bids.
• Developing fire strategies for stations and associated ancillary buildings from concept stage to construction - code-compliant solutions and Fire Engineering designs.
• Fire Risk Assessments for Compliance with relevant Fire Safety Codes
• To undertake Fire Risk Assessments or Site Audits when necessary
• Liaising with UK/internal design teams to develop fire engineering designs
• Taking a proactive approach in developing the projects and working with the design team
• Peer reviewing technical work prepared by others
• Design specification of fire safety systems such as fire alarm and detection, fire suppression systems and facilities for firefighter intervention (fire hydrant designs)
• Organising Qualitative Design Reviews (QDRs) for major projects
• Travel to other WSP UK-based offices and visit clients and site offices when required on an occasional basis.

Mandatory Skills

• Fire Safety
• Fire Fighting
• Fire Detection
• Fire Suppression
• Risk Assessment
• Fire Alarm System
• Fire Engineering
• Fire Protection

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng in Electrical/Mechanical/ Fire Engineering
• Working towards professional qualifications such as IEng or CEng status with CIBSE/IET/ IFE
• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public health services engineering. Have obtained or working towards obtaining Chartered Engineer status or equivalent and possess membership to an accredited engineering body Institute of Plumbing / Equivalent.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering successful public health engineering projects. This includes undertaking feasibility studies and developing concepts through to detailed design, specification, and tender to the required standards.
• Strong proficiency in technical software, such as HEVACOMP and manufacturer's software and other engineering tools. Must have knowledge on software's like AutoCAD, MEP Revit, MicroStation & other drafting software's and sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project is essential.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to public health services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Must be fluent in English with an exceptional understanding of technical terminology.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years

BGV

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.