Sr. Firefighting Design Engineer

Senior Firefighting Design Engineer

Experience: 7–8 Years

Location: Mumbai

Department: MEP / Fire & Life Safety

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Firefighting Design Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and coordination of fire protection systems for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. The role requires strong technical knowledge of Indian and international fire codes, coordination with authorities, and support through design to execution stages.

Key Responsibilities

Firefighting System Design

• Design and develop fire protection systems including hydrant & sprinkler systems, fire pumps, wet risers, hose reels, and fire suppression systems.
• Prepare fire protection layouts, schematics, riser diagrams, and system calculations.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and hydrant systems.

Codes & Authority Compliance

• Ensure compliance with NBC 2016, NFPA standards, local fire authority norms, and client specifications.
• Coordinate with Chief Fire Officer (CFO) / Fire Department for approvals and NOCs.
• Review and respond to fire authority comments and design revisions.

Coordination & Project Support

• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and other MEP disciplines.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and resolve site-related issues.
• Support construction teams with shop drawings, RFIs, and site queries.
• Review contractor submittals, material specifications, and method statements.

Documentation & Quality

• Prepare BOQs, technical specifications, and tender drawings.
• Conduct design reviews and propose value engineering solutions.
• Maintain design quality, documentation control, and timely deliverables.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Guide junior engineers and CAD/BIM team members.
• Review drawings and calculations prepared by team members.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant discipline).
• 7–8 years of experience in fire protection system design.
• Strong working knowledge of NBC 2016, NFPA (13, 14, 20, 24, 72) and local Mumbai fire norms.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; exposure to Revit / BIM is an added advantage.
• Experience in handling fire authority approvals in Mumbai.
• Good coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred / Added Advantages

• Experience in high-rise residential and commercial projects.
• Exposure to performance-based fire design.
• Familiarity with GCC or international fire codes.
• Knowledge of BIM-based firefighting coordination.

Key Competencies

• Fire & Life Safety expertise
• Code compliance & authority coordination
• Design accuracy & attention to detail
• Team leadership & collaboration
• Time and quality management

Please send your resumes to yoga@oneevolve.in

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mulund, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Senior Firefighting Design Engineer: 7 years (Required)
• Design Engineer: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person