Lead Engineer

Job description

LNT/LE/1742577 - BNF-Buildings & Factories - Chennai Head Qrs. - Posted On 06 Jul 2026 - End Date 02 Jan 2027 - Required Experience8 - 12 years ## **Skills** #### **Knowledge & Posting Location** Fire Protection Engineering #### **Minimum Qualification** Bachelor of Engineering (BE) ## **Job Description** To lead Fire Protection System (FPS) design activities ensuring compliance with life safety codes, reliability standards, and performance requirements through effective design coordination and review. **SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES** - Develop FPS design layouts, hydraulic calculations, and system specifications. - Ensure compliance with NFPA, NBC, IS, and TAC standards. - Review sprinkler layouts, hydrant networks, and pump room design. - Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions. - Conduct value engineering for cost optimization. - Provide design support during site execution and commissioning. **SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS** **Internal Stakeholder** **Purpose of Interaction** - MEP and QA/QC Teams | To align design quality and safety compliance Procurement and Planning Teams | Material and specification coordination **External Stakeholder** **Purpose of Interaction** - Clients and Consultants | Design approval and compliance review Vendors and Integrators | Technical alignment and interface coordination **SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE** **KNOWLEDGE** **Minimum Qualifications** - B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering **Language Skills** - Proficient in English and local language for on-site coordination **EXPERIENCE** **Years of Experience** - 8–12 years **Nature of Ex.** - Proven design and coordination experience in FPS for large buildings, industrial, or infrastructure projects. **SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE** **SKILLS** **Technical Skills** Proficiency in FPS codes and hydraulic design principles Understanding of pumps, sprinklers, and testing procedures **Leadership / Behavioural Skills** Team Leadership and Coordination / Execution Planning and Problem Solving / Communication and Negotiation