EFW / WTE Engineer - Energy - Chennai

Ramboll; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll invites an experienced Mechanical/Chemical Engineering professional to join our Energy division in Chennai. The role focuses on feasibility studies and engineering for Energy From Waste power projects, including boiler, grate and WtE plant design, PFDs/P&IDs, and interface with electrical and instrumentation teams.

You will lead technical discussions, manage project deliverables, review drawings, cost estimates, and participate in HAZOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/ Master of degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering from recognized university or higher within a relevant scientific/technical/engineering field
• 10-15 years of experience on with project development experience, ideally in Thermal power plant/ Energy from Waste
• Competent to resolve and own the technical issues either by self or by liaising with various stakeholders
• Project management experience from a similar role
• Experience in a consulting role, conducting feasibility studies and due diligence, would be advantageous
• Experience in understanding commercial aspects of WtE plant would be advantageous, but not a necessity
• Intercultural competence and international experience
• Strong communication skills both oral and written and an ability to communicate effectively with various level of management within the company and with potential clients, suppliers, subcontractors and partners
• Customer-oriented and are characterized by a self-reliant, reliable and structured way of working
• Should be willing to travel as per project requirements
• Ability to work independently and lead a team, as well as being a team player

Responsibilities

• Support feasibility study and project phase for Energy From Waste power projects
• Prepare and review PFDs/P&IDs for thermal power plant and WtE plant
• Work with electrical and instrumentation teams for system integration
• Select piping, valves and equipment; prepare drawings and data sheets
• Engage with suppliers during proposal and project phases to complete engineering documents
• Develop and review process descriptions for the plant
• Create / review general arrangement drawings of equipment
• Ensure designs meet project requirements through collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop cost estimates for the complete package
• Engage in HAZOP workshops to identify and mitigate hazards
• Software skills like AutoCAD / E3D is an added advantage
• Experience of Waste to energy power plant is an added advantage
• Perform and report on site/shop acceptance tests
• Support performance guarantee tests for the complete thermal power plant
• Evaluate quality documentation, including ITP, FAT, and SAT documentation
• Strong knowledge in international design codes-ASME/EN/IBR

Skills

Thermal design

PFD/P&ID review

Project management

Client liaison

Communication skills

Team leadership

Independent work

Intercultural competence

Travel readiness

Quality documentation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

E3D

Job description

Your primary role will be to support our global operations in preparation of Energy From Waste Power Project related work in Feasibility study and project phase, including but not limited to:

• Understand client requirements for the thermal power plant systems, including Boiler, Grate, FGT, waste bunker, turbines, condensers (ACC/Water cooled) etc.
• Proficiency in thermal design of boilers
• Preparation or reviews of PFD / P&IDs for the complete thermal power plant and waste-to-energy (WtE) plant.
• Work closely with the Electrical and instrumentation teams to ensure seamless integration of systems.
• Selection of piping, valves, and equipment for the plant.
• Prepare, review the drawings and data sheets for equipment packages across the power plant.
• Work with various suppliers during the proposal and project phases to ensure the completion of engineering documents.
• Develop and review process descriptions for the plant.
• Create / Review general arrangement drawings of equipment.
• Ensure designs meet project requirements through effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop cost estimates for the complete package.
• Engage in HAZOP workshops to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Software skills like AutoCAD / E3D is an added advantage.
• Experience of Waste to energy power plant is an added advantage.
• Perform and report on site/shop acceptance tests.
• Support performance guarantee tests for the complete thermal power plant.
• Evaluate quality documentation, including ITP, FAT, and SAT documentation.
• Strong knowledge in international design codes-ASME/EN/IBR

Qualification

About you

The following experience is highly desirable in this role:

• Bachelor/ Master of degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering from recognized university or higher within a relevant scientific/technical/engineering field;
• 10-15 years of experience on with project development experience, ideally in Thermal power plant/ Energy from Waste.
• Competent to resolve and own the technical issues either by self or by liaising with various stakeholders.
• Project management experience from a similar role;
• Experience in a consulting role, conducting feasibility studies and due diligence, would be advantageous.
• Experience in understanding commercial aspects of WtE plant would be advantageous, but not a necessity.
• Intercultural competence and international experience;
• Strong communication skills both oral and written and an ability to communicate effectively with various level of management within the company and with potential clients, suppliers, subcontractors and partners;
• Customer-oriented and are characterized by a self-reliant, reliable and structured way of working;
• Should be willing to travel as per project requirements.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team, as well as being a team player.

Welcome to our Energy Division

Ramboll is the leading engineering, design and consultancy company and has over 17,000 experts working across 35 countries applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Management Consulting. Our Energy from Waste & Carbon Capture division is part of Ramboll Energy. Ramboll Energy is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.