Company Description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,800 experts working across six offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Job Description

As our new Principal Engineer - Plumbing & Fire Protection, REC , you will be part of a world-class, innovation-driven engineering design center owned by an independent trust and its employees. REC is a highly sophisticated center of engineering excellence and is based in our India head office in Gurgaon. Working in partnership with all our established offices globally, the Ramboll Engineering Centre (REC) is a center for excellence in design by offering optimized solutions to the rest of the organization.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

System Design: Develop plumbing and fire protection system layouts, design reports, and specifications (P&ID, water mains, sewer drains, sprinkler/standpipe networks). Perform hydraulic/pumping calculations as needed.
Codes & Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs meet local and international codes (NFPA, IPC, NBC, BS/EN, ASME B31 for piping standards). Stay current with amendments and local fire and plumbing regulations.
Multi‑disciplinary Coordination: Lead BIM/CAD coordination meetings, resolve clashes, and integrate MEP interfaces. Use software tools (Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360) to produce coordinated models and 3D visualizations.
Design Review & QA/QC: review design deliverables, IFC drawings, and submittals from contractors. Ensure design calculations and documentation accuracy and maintain discipline standards per the firm's QA manuals.
Construction Support: Respond to RFIs and technical queries during construction. Perform site visits to verify installations and troubleshoot issues.
Client/Stakeholder Liaison: Attend project meetings, coordinate with architects, structural and other MEP engineers, and present designs to clients and authorities. Ensure customer requirements are reflected in the design.
Leadership & Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Manage or contribute to project scoping and resource plans.
Calculation of Hot & Cold Water, flow calculation, hydraulic calculations, distribution systems (sizing, valves, pumps etc.), water heating systems, water storage systems.
Design of drainage, sewage, and storm water systems in the Metro, Tunnel, and buildings, gravity & pumped solutions.
Design of fire protection systems including sprinkler systems, water mist, hydrants, wet/dry risers, hose reels, fire suppression, and clean agent systems in accordance with latest NFPA and EN.
Prepare design deliverables such as layouts, schematics, hydraulic calculations, equipment schedules, technical specifications, and technical design reports.
Prepare /review project specifications, material submissions, and technical documentation.
Participate in internal and client design review meetings to discuss technical aspects and design solutions.
Provide inputs for value engineering, sustainability, and system optimization.
Stay Updated on Industry Developments: Keep up-to-date with new plumbing system technologies, codes, standards, and emerging trends to enhance design efficiency and system effectiveness.
Project Types: Extensive experience on large-scale projects is essential: metro and rail (underground/at-grade stations, tunnels), airport terminals, tunnels (road/rail), bridges/viaducts, buildings, utility infrastructure (water treatment, pumping stations).
Technical Scope: Expertise in both plumbing (domestic water, hot water, sewage, rainwater drainage, sanitary venting) and fire protection (sprinkler system design, standpipe/hydrant networks, fire pumps, foam/water-mist systems design).
Code and standards: Extensive knowledge of international and national plumbing, drainage, and fire protection codes and standards, including IPC, BS, EN, and NFPA.
Experience managing full project cycles, with strong knowledge of different design stages, including concept, preliminary, tender, and detailed design, along with preparation of related technical documentation such as design reports, technical specifications, and related 2D and 3D drawings.
Experienced in performing technical reviews of design documents, equipment specifications, and compliance checks with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
Experienced in interdisciplinary coordination with mechanical, electrical, architectural, and civil teams to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems.
Demonstrated expertise in communication and stakeholder management with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities. Possess strong skills in technical reporting, effective communication, and stakeholder coordination.
Must be able to lead team to complete tasks within established project schedule and budget constraints.
Ability to provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and BIM specialists.

Qualifications

Minimum 8+ years of experience in the design of Plumbing and fire protection systems design and calculations
Master's/bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is typically required. Specialization in plumbing and firefighting engineering is an advantage.
Proficiency in hydraulic calculation software like MagiCAD, HASS, or Sprinkcalc is an advantage.
Licenses and Certifications: Possessing relevant professional certifications and licenses, such as an PE, I-Eng and C-Eng license, demonstrates expertise and enhances credibility.
Analytical Skills: Capable of analyzing complex engineering problems and providing innovative solutions.
Technical Skills: Proficient in using AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation software for plumbing and firefighting system design.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and present technical information concisely.
Excellent proficiency in collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, SharePoint etc.

Additional Information

Welcome to our Transport division

Ramboll is a global transportation consultancy, and we work on some of the biggest and most innovative infrastructure projects in the world. We are close to 3,000 bright minds working within Transport worldwide, creating practical, sustainable, and economic solutions for national transport authorities, private contractors and municipalities alike

What We Can Offer You

Commitment to your development
Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us

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Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.