Senior Design Engineer Fire Fighting Systems

Extinct Fire Engineers Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Extinct Fire Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to design fire protection and detection systems, including hydrant, sprinkler, foam, gas suppression, and alarm systems, in line with codes and client needs. The role involves creating system layouts, sizing equipment, developing technical drawings and BOQs, and coordinating with project, procurement, and installation teams on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, or equivalent engineering.
• Experience in designing industrial and commercial fire fighting systems in line with NBC, NFPA, IS codes.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and hydraulic calculation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection and detection systems per codes and client requirements.
• Prepare system layouts, sizing, and selecting equipment; develop BOQs.
• Coordinate with project, procurement, and installation teams; review engineering documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct site visits for design validation and support commissioning; mentor junior engineers and drafters.

Skills

Systems Design

System Architecture

Systems Engineering

Piping Design

Hydraulics

Equipment Layout

Electrical Engineering

Power Distribution

Control Panels

Fire Alarm Interfaces

CAD Tools

Hydraulic Calculation Tools

Safety Regulations

Quality Assurance

Risk Assessment

Technical Interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, or equivalent Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Hydraulic calculation tools

Job description

Company Description

Extinct Fire Engineers Pvt. Ltd., established in 1990, delivers turnkey fire protection and detection solutions to multinational and corporate clients across the Indian subcontinent. The company is recognized for its “No Compromise on Quality” policy and is a trusted partner for safeguarding high-value assets in sectors such as construction, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, oil and gas, power, energy, and other high-hazard projects. Solutions include fire detection and suppression using foam systems, hydrant systems, sprinkler systems, spray systems, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, and gas suppression systems, supported by a dedicated AMC division for ongoing system readiness. Extinct Fire Engineers promotes a distinctive work culture focused on individual growth, data-driven decision-making, and strict safety standards that have resulted in zero safety issues across all projects. The organization encourages professionals at all levels to join the Extinct Fire family and develop long-term careers in fire safety engineering.

Role Description

The Senior Design Engineer – Fire Fighting Systems is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. This role is responsible for designing fire protection and detection systems, including hydrant, sprinkler, foam, gas suppression, and alarm systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and client requirements. Day-to-day tasks include preparing system layouts, sizing and selecting equipment, developing technical drawings and BOQs, coordinating with project, procurement, and installation teams, and reviewing engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance. The engineer will conduct site visits for design validation, support commissioning activities, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and drafters. The role also involves interacting with clients and consultants, preparing design reports, and ensuring all solutions meet safety, quality, and performance expectations.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Systems Design and System Architecture skills for complex fire protection solutions.
• Candidates should possess Systems Engineering expertise to integrate detection, suppression, and control components into cohesive systems.
• Candidates should possess Mechanical Engineering skills relevant to piping design, pump selection, hydraulics, and equipment layout.
• Candidates should possess Electrical Engineering skills for power distribution, control panels, fire alarm interfaces, and system wiring.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, or equivalent Engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated experience (preferably several years) in designing industrial and commercial fire fighting systems in line with national and international standards (e.g., NBC, NFPA, IS codes).
• Proficiency in CAD tools and relevant design software; familiarity with hydraulic calculation tools is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, quality assurance practices, and risk assessment in high-hazard environments.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications