Senior Fire Protection Engineer (Buildings)

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
Primary Purpose of Job:
Contribute to the ongoing growth of STANTEC ResourceNet Private India Ltd by providing technical expertise in the building sector, as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering conceptual design, outline design, detailed design and construction support for buildings, water/ wastewater treatment projects across the STANTEC offices (UK, US, Middle East, Asia Pacific etc.). To be involved in the implementation and delivery of leading-edge programs and projects.
Support project managers from the region by providing technical support to ensure that project outcomes in terms of budget, schedule, technical and quality standards, meet both the client and STANTEC
Key Accountabilities:
- A discipline specific design team leader with a demonstrable career progression with a Fire Protection bias in the field of Building Services Engineering.
- Provide technical expertise in all Fire Protection systems as a part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering conceptual design, outline design, detailed design and construction support for projects across Stantec.
- Proficiency with NFPA 10,13,14,20, NFPA 99, NFPA 2001, Middle East Country codes, and BS Fire Protection codes. Familiarity with International Building Codes and Standards.
- Familiar with basic Plumbing system principles including BIM modelling and design.
- Understanding of multidisciplinary coordination through design and the construction process. Familiarity with permitting and Authority requirements.
- Keeping all project related documentation in compliance with Stantec systems, processes, and procedures.
- Anticipates challenges and project risks and recommends necessary mitigating measures, and where necessary relates these internally to Commercial Team and, externally, to Client/Client Representatives.
- Liaise closely with regional stakeholders (regional project leadership), and in some instances external clients; and local RNet (Pune) team members.
- Demonstrates ownership qualities, for the team quality, and the timely delivery of projects.
- Coordination with other Disciplines Designers and Engineers as applicable.
- Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns to Discipline Lead/Project Manager/Project Lead.
- Stay updated with relevant technical developments within the discipline.
- Attend project meetings and calls as required.
- Train new and less experienced mechanical engineers and designers.
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time by management.
• Need to work off-hours for client co-ordination: Occasionally
- Travelling off-shore (secondments) to other Stantec global offices: for durations ranging from 3 to 6 months or as required.
- Bachelors Degree or Masters (M.E./M. Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institute
- Over 7 years of experience working within an International Design Firm, with a focus on Fire Protection Design. .
- Experience with all type of projects including healthcare, hospitality, commercial, residential and refurbishment projects.
- Knowledge on international sustainability standards similar to LEED.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic calculation software and MS Office is required.
- Excellent communicator, both oral and written, who can concisely and with sufficient detail direct supporting engineering staff.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise directly with Clients, Statutory Authorities, and other 3rd parties as required.
- Ability to handle projects independently.
- Should be able to lead a team of engineers and designers and deliver entire project with optimum quality.
- Ability to produce and review design calculations, specifications of Fire Protection related to Building Mechanical projects.
- Demonstrates sound understanding of other related building design disciplines.
- Good organizational skills with ability to independently manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus and attention to detail
- The person must necessarily have the following skills:- Communication skills - good command of written and spoken English (the position will require a high level of interaction Stantec engineers, technical staff, project leadership (Project Managers, Project Technical Leaders) in other global offices, and on occasion end client representatives.
- Strong client service focus
- Organised work habits
- Stable career record
- Team leader
Primary Location: India | Pune
Organization: BC-3880 Water-IN Technical Services
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 29/04/2026 09:04:51
Req ID: 1005619