Plumbing and Firefighting Design Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Plumbing & Firefighting Design to lead the design, planning, coordination, and execution support of plumbing and firefighting systems across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring efficient, code-compliant, sustainable, and cost-effective MEP designs while coordinating with consultants, architects, project teams, and statutory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management

• Lead the design and development of plumbing, water supply, drainage, sewage treatment, storm water, rainwater harvesting, and firefighting systems for real estate projects.
• Review and approve design drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documents prepared by consultants.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NBC, IS Codes, local authority regulations, and fire department requirements.
• Optimize designs for functionality, sustainability, cost efficiency, and ease of maintenance.
• Evaluate alternative materials, technologies, and engineering solutions to improve project outcomes.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, project execution teams, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct design review meetings and resolve interdisciplinary design clashes.
• Provide technical support during project execution and address site-related design issues.
• Ensure timely delivery of design packages in line with project schedules.

Fire & Life Safety Compliance

• Review firefighting layouts, hydraulic calculations, pump room designs, sprinkler systems, hydrant systems, fire alarm integrations, and water storage requirements.
• Liaise with fire authorities and consultants for obtaining statutory approvals and NOCs.
• Ensure adherence to fire and life safety standards throughout project development.

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Identify opportunities for value engineering without compromising quality and safety.
• Review BOQs, technical specifications, and material standards.
• Support procurement teams in vendor and material evaluations.

Quality & Process Management

• Establish design standards, SOPs, and best practices across projects.
• Ensure quality control and consistency in design deliverables.
• Participate in technical audits and design reviews.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable engineering practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor design engineers and consultants.
• Allocate responsibilities, review deliverables, and ensure team productivity.
• Develop technical capabilities within the design team.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Civil Engineering.
• Master's Degree or relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
• 5–15 years of experience in plumbing and firefighting design within the real estate, construction, or consulting industry.
• Proven experience handling large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or township projects.
• Strong knowledge of NBC, IS Codes, NFPA standards, fire safety regulations, and local statutory requirements.
• Experience in hydraulic calculations, firefighting system design, and utility planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, BIM platforms, and relevant design software.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.

Note - Work Location- Century Horizon, Jakkur, Bangalore