Principal Engineer - Plumbing & Fire Protection

WSP in India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Collaboration opportunities

Structured work environment

Job summary

WSP in India seeks a Public Health Engineer in Bengaluru to design engineering services for railway projects. The role includes responsibilities in public health and fire protection system design, alongside mentoring junior team members.

The successful candidate will have a strong command of local and international codes, such as NBC, NFPA, and BS. A degree in Civil or Mechanical engineering is required, along with proficiency in technical software.

This position offers a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration and productivity.

Qualifications

• Good management and technical skills, capable of working within a team or independently.
• Experience with international projects desired.
• Knowledge of technical software required.

Responsibilities

• Design public health engineering services for railway facilities.
• Ensure quality control of fire protection systems.
• Perform multidisciplinary coordination and client meetings.

Skills

Management and technical skills

Fluent in English

Knowledge of NBC, BS, NFPA standards

Proficient in Hevacomp, H2X, Hyena, Revit

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for the production of Public Health Engineering services designs, predominantly for Railway Stations and other Railway Buildings, working individually or as part of a team. Takes a senior role in project design work, focused on production and liaison with the WSP India Australian (AU) Team and mentoring and coaching junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Domestic cold & Hot Water Demand and its pipe sizing, Secondary hot water looping design.


• Water heater storage and sizing based on ASHRAE Code & hunter curve & applicable local codes.


• Design & selections for hot water heating systems: Point of Use Electric, Centralized boiler/Calorifier & Air source heat pump (ASHP) systems.


• Heat tracing design for Exposed cold and hot water distribution based on International/UK standards & regulations.


• Foul Drainage Flow & Pipe sizing, Grease, Oil and Lint interceptor design based on system requirements.


• Sewage Lift station, Dewatering, Basement sump pumps & Lift sump pump sizing and capacity as per applicable codes and standards.


• Basement open channel drain sizing & Roof Rainwater Gutter Sizing Design.


• Septic tank sizing, Soak pit


• Rainwater system design and pipe sizing calculations based on applicable codes and Standards


• Conventional system and Siphonic System based on Client requirements.


• Codes and standards Applicable standards based on above listed: NFPA, AU, UAE, NFPA, Indian & BS.


• Fire Detection and Alarm System based on NFPA72, UAE and NBC codes.


• Strong Knowledge on Design, QC Check and reviewing the above public health and Fire protection system services.


• Capable to do Multidisciplinary coordinate check, attend client meeting, Client comment/RFI responses in all stages of design.


• Having experience on Fire Protection design in all Stages (Concept, Schematic, Detailed, Shop, as built and GFC stages) and preparation of Design report.


• Excellent working knowledge of NBC, BS, NFPA and other local codes and good working knowledge of International codes would be advantageous


• The applicant should have design experience of International Projects


• Applicants need to be able to demonstrate good management and technical skills


• Must be fully conversant with technical software, such as Hevacomp, H2X, Hyena, Revit


• A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project is essential


• Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.


• Leading and guiding the team, winning work, proactive approach to find the solutions to the problems.


• Taking care of H&S of self and team members.

Desired Skills

• Applicants need to be able to demonstrate good management and technical skills and be capable of working both within the team and independently, as dictated by work load


• Excellent working knowledge of NBC, BS, NFPA, AU and other local codes and good working knowledge of International codes would be advantageous


• Promote WSP in India Vision and Values


• Having Professional membership and professional qualification (CEng) from the International professional institutions.

Qualifications

• Should have a degree in Civil, Mechanical.

Background Verification

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.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: flexible, agile, structured work environment


• Maximize collaboration


• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity


• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency