Design Engineer

Design Engineer – HOD (Fire Fighting)

Job Title: Design Engineer – HOD (Fire Fighting)

Department: Fire Fighting & Safety

Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Experience Required: Minimum 10+ Years

Educational Qualification: B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical / Fire & Safety)

No. of Vacancies: 01

Salary Range: ₹70,000 – ₹80,000 per month

Age Limit: Below 50 Years

Interview Mode: Face-to-Face

Number of Rounds: 1

Job Summary : We are looking for a highly experienced Design Engineer – HOD (Fire Fighting) to lead the design department and handle complete fire fighting system design, estimation, and technical project support. The candidate should have strong technical expertise and leadership skills in fire protection systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the fire fighting design department and manage the design team
• Prepare detailed fire fighting system designs as per NBC & NFPA standards
• Handle system calculations for hydrant, sprinkler & fire alarm systems
• Prepare BOQ, cost estimation, and technical proposals
• Provide technical support to project execution and site engineers
• Review and approve all drawings before client submission
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal project teams
• Ensure compliance with safety norms and statutory regulations
• Attend technical meetings and project review discussions
• Guide juniors and improve overall design quality

Required Skill Set :

• Fire Fighting System Design
• Hydrant, Sprinkler & Fire Alarm Systems
• Cost Estimation & BOQ Preparation
• Project Technical Support
• AutoCAD & Design Software
• Knowledge of NBC, NFPA & Safety Standards
• Team Leadership & Client Coordination

Desired Candidate Profile :

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Fire Fighting Design
• Strong technical & leadership skills
• Good communication and client-handling ability
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Problem-solving and decision-making