FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN, ESTIMATE AND CAD ENGINEER

GOTESCO MARKETING, INC.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GOTESCO MARKETING, INC. seeks a Fire Protection Design, Estimation & CAD Engineer in Manila to design fire pump and protection systems, review multi-discipline drawings, and support estimating and procurement.

You will prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings, coordinate with consultants, and assist installation teams through testing and commissioning. Qualified candidates have a Mechanical Engineering degree, a PRC license, and 3–5+ years in fire protection design, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Mechanical Engineer (ME) in the Philippines (PRC).
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in fire protection systems and related drafting/estimation.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems per project requirements and review related drawings.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and select pumps, controllers, and piping components.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings including pump rooms, piping, sprinklers, and isometrics.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

MS Excel

MS Word

PDF markup

Hydraulic calculations

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Mechanical Engineer (ME) - PRC Philippines

Tools

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

About the role

The Fire Protection Design, Estimation & CAD Engineer is responsible for the technical design, engineering drawings, material selection, estimation, and technical support of fire pump and fire protection system projects. The position covers the project from initial plan review and design through costing, material procurement support, installation coordination, testing, commissioning, and as-built documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Design fire pump and fire protection systems according to project requirements, review architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and MEP drawings, and determine fire protection system requirements and equipment capacities

• Perform or review hydraulic calculations and select appropriate fire pumps, jockey pumps, controllers, tanks, valves, pipes, fittings, and accessories

• Develop pump room layouts and fire protection piping systems ensuring designs comply with applicable Philippine regulations and recognized fire protection standards

• Prepare detailed AutoCAD fire protection drawings including fire pump room layouts, piping layouts, sprinkler layouts, standpipe/hose system layouts, isometric drawings, shop drawings, installation drawings, and as-built drawings

• Revise drawings based on consultant/client comments and actual site conditions, and coordinate drawings with other trades

• Review plans, specifications, and project requirements to prepare Material Take-Off (MTO) and Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Prepare project cost estimates, obtain and compare supplier quotations, and calculate material, equipment, labor, and installation costs

• Prepare technical and commercial quotations and identify cost-saving alternatives without compromising required performance or compliance

• Provide technical support to installation teams, review actual site conditions, resolve design and installation problems, and conduct site inspections when required

• Assist with pressure testing, flushing, pump testing, commissioning, and prepare or review punch lists and corrective actions

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer (ME) - PRC Philippines

• 3-5+ years of relevant experience in fire protection systems, fire pump systems, mechanical/plumbing systems, fire pump installation, fire protection design, engineering estimation, or AutoCAD drafting

• Works independently with limited supervision; 5+ years would be preferable

• Working knowledge of Philippine Fire Code, NFPA 13, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 22, NFPA 24, NFPA 25, and applicable Philippine building/mechanical requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PDF/document markup software

• Advantage: Hydraulic calculation software, Revit/BIM, other MEP design software, or estimating/costing software

• Preferred certifications: Fire Protection Engineering training, Fire Pump Design training, Hydraulic Calculation training, NFPA training, Fire Safety training, AutoCAD certification/training, fire pump manufacturer training, fire pump controller training, or testing and commissioning training