Role & responsibilities

• Design and Estimation Engineer of fire protection systems, including fire sprinklers, fire detection & alarms, suppression systems, and more.
• Apply expertise in fire protection engineering principles to ensure compliance with codes (NFPA), standards, and Local regulations (SEC, HCIS SAF, SWCC).
• Utilize your specialized knowledge to estimate costs for fire protection system installations, upgrades, and retrofits.
• Analyze project requirements and specifications to accurately assess material, equipment, labor, and installation costs.
• Develop detailed and itemized cost estimates for client proposals and internal project planning.
• Manage the design and estimation phases of fire protection projects, from initial concept to final proposal.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of fire protection systems and timely completion of milestones.
• Optimize fire protection designs for efficiency, reliability, and safety while considering the unique needs of each project.




• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of fire protection system designs, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals that convey design rationale, cost breakdowns, and compliance with regulations.
• Conduct site visit / Site survey for Estimation of Fit out / project jobs.
• Knowledge of well-known brands such as Simplex / Notifier / Kidde is an added advantage for candidate.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire alarm / Detection, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience specifically focused on fire Detection / protection system design and cost estimation. Or 5+ years of experience in MEP engineering & estimation.
• Proficiency in design software relevant to fire protection systems (e.g., AutoCAD, Hydraulic Calculations) and other industry tools.

📌 Design Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Guardell
📍 Chennai