PHE Engineer

Company Description

Our architectural practice, ANA Design, has been based in New Delhi, India for nearly three decades. We recently registered our architectural consultancy and project management services in the UAE.

We provide comprehensive services to our clients, leveraging our in-house team of architects and engineers. Our services include:

* **Architecture Design:** We are passionate about architectural design and utilize advanced technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) to deliver exceptional value.

* **Engineering:** Our in-house engineers are dedicated to providing seamless MEPF services that optimize costs and ensure client satisfaction.

* **Construction:** Our focus on project and construction management has led to many successful builds across the Indian Subcontinent and Africa, including the integration of efficient services design and elegant structural systems.

Role Description

1. Design Development

·       Prepare
concept, schematic, and detailed design
of Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Fire Fighting systems in compliance with local and international codes (e.g., NBC, IS standards, NFPA, UPC, IPC, DEWA, DCD, etc.).

·       Design water supply, drainage, sewage, rainwater harvesting, irrigation, and firefighting systems for buildings and infrastructure projects.

·       Calculate
water demand, storage capacity, and pumping requirements
for domestic, flushing, and firefighting systems.

·       Develop
hydraulic calculations
for water supply, drainage, and firefighting networks using software tools or equivalent (e.g., Pipe Flow Expert, EPANET, Elite Fire, or manual methods).

·       Design and size
pipes, pumps, tanks, valves, sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels
, and other PHE/firefighting components.

2. Drawings & Documentation

·       Prepare
design drawings, schematics, and layouts
for water supply, drainage, stormwater, and firefighting systems using AutoCAD/Revit.

·       Develop
BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
,
technical specifications
, and
tender documents
.

·       Review and approve
shop drawings
,
as-built drawings
, and
material submittals
from contractors for compliance with design intent.

·
Maintain up-to-date design documentation and ensure consistency across all project deliverables.

3. Coordination

·       Coordinate with
architectural, structural, electrical, HVAC
, and
landscape
teams to ensure integrated design solutions.

·       Attend
design coordination meetings
with clients, consultants, and contractors.

·       Provide
technical support
during construction, including site inspections and response to RFIs (Request for Information).

·
Interface with
local authorities (e.g., DCD, DEWA, Municipality)
for design submissions and approval processes.

4. Compliance & Quality Control

·       Ensure design compliance with
statutory regulations
,
environmental guidelines
, and
client requirements
.

·       Adhere to relevant codes such as:

o  IS/NBC for plumbing

o  NFPA, NBC Part 4, and local fire codes for firefighting

o  LEED/ESTIDAMA or green building requirements for sustainability

·       Conduct
value engineering
to optimize design cost without compromising performance or safety.

·       Implement
quality assurance and control procedures
for design deliverables.

5. Construction Support & Supervision

·       Provide design clarifications and
technical support during installation and testing
.

·       Conduct or witness
hydrostatic tests
,
flow tests
, and
system commissioning
for plumbing and firefighting systems.

·       Inspect site installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.

·       Prepare
inspection reports
,
snag lists
, and
as-built documentation
.

6. Project & Team Management

·       Manage project timelines, deliverables, and coordination within the design team.

·       Supervise junior engineers and CAD/Revit technicians for model and drawing production.

·       Prepare design progress reports and update project tracking documentation.

·       Support tender evaluation and assist in contractor selection.

7. Health, Safety & Sustainability

·       Incorporate
health and safety
considerations in system design (backflow prevention, water quality, fire protection, etc.).

·       Promote
sustainable design practices
such as greywater recycling, rainwater harvesting, and water-efficient fixtures.

·       Ensure designs contribute to
fire safety
,
occupant comfort
, and
building resilience
.

8. Tools & Software Proficiency (Preferred)

·       AutoCAD / Revit MEP

·       Elite Fire / HASS / EPANET / Pipe Flow Expert

·       Civil-3D, Infra works, SWMM or similar tools

·       Excel-based hydraulic calculations

·       MS Office, Navisworks, BIM360 (for coordination)

Qualifications

JOB SKILL / EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

·       BE/BTECH in Mechanical/Civil with 6-7 yrs exp. Or Diploma in Mechanical with 8-9 years of experience in building services design, PHE Design experience must, Indian & international standards knowledge & Compliance to code. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Design software. Excel (macros) & Familiarity with autodesk Revit MEP in a BIM environment.

·       Industrial & High Rise building experience & ability to work both independently and as part of a team member in a dynamic environment with rapidly changes

·       Punctual and able to meet deadlines with Good oral and written communication skills