Principal Engineer - Fire

WSP in India; Dadri; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India seeks a senior Fire Engineer to lead fire engineering design across major projects. You will develop strategies from concept to construction, perform risk assessments, and collaborate with UK-based design teams to ensure compliance with relevant fire safety codes.

The role requires strong proficiency in HEVACOMP, AutoCAD, MEP Revit and similar tools, along with extensive public health services engineering experience for international project delivery.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/MEng in Electrical/Mechanical/Fire Engineering qualification.
• Towards professional qualifications such as IEng/CEng with professional bodies.
• Master's degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or membership with a recognized body.
• Proven track record delivering public health engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing Fire Engineering services on projects of all scales.
• Developing fire strategies from concept to construction with code-compliant designs.
• Performing Fire Risk Assessments for compliance with fire codes.
• Liaising with UK/internal design teams to develop fire engineering designs.
• Peer reviewing technical work and organizing QDRs on major projects.
• Designing fire safety systems including alarms, suppression, hydrants.
• Travel to WSP UK offices and client sites as needed.

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

IEng/CEng status (towards)

Master's in mechanical engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer status / membership

Tools

HEVACOMP

AutoCAD

MEP Revit

MicroStation

MS 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.