Project Engineer Job at Randstad (Pune)

Job Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical lifecycle of building automation projects, including Fire Alarm, HVAC Controls, Security/Access Control, and VESDA (Very Early Warning Aspirating Smoke Detection). You will translate engineering designs into functional field installations, manage technical documentation, and provide high-level troubleshooting to ensure systems are commissioned on time and within budget.

Job Responsibility

Review and interpret project specifications, floor plans, and electrical schematics
Develop hardware and software design submittals for HVAC DDC (Direct Digital Control) and Fire Alarm systems
Design layouts for VESDA pipe networks and calculate sampling hole sensitivity using modeling software
Select appropriate field devices (sensors, actuators, smoke detectors, controllers) based on project requirements
Coordinate with electrical subcontractors to ensure wiring and conduit installations meet design standards
Manage the 'Point-to-Point' checkout process to verify that every physical device communicates correctly with the front-end workstation
Oversee the integration of third-party protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks
Ensure all Fire Alarm and VESDA designs comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), and local building codes
Prepare and maintain 'As-Built' documentation and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
Support the commissioning agent (Cx) during functional performance testing

Requirements

Knowledge of air handling units (AHUs), chillers, and VAV boxes
logic programming (Block or Script)
Experience with addressable fire alarm panels and VESDA high-sensitivity aspiration systems
Programming of Access Control Systems (ACS), IP Cameras, and Video Management Software (VMS)
Proficiency in AutoCAD or Bluebeam
experience with system-specific software (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Schneider Electric)
Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field experience
3–5 years in the building automation or fire protection industry
NICET Level II or higher (Fire Alarm Systems)
Manufacturer-specific certifications (e.g., Tridium Niagara 4)
OSHA 10/30 Construction Safety
Analytical Mindset
Communication
Detail Oriented