EFW / WTE Engineer - Energy - Chennai

Ramboll Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll invites you to join our Energia from Waste team in Chennai as an EfW Engineer. You will contribute to feasibility studies and project execution, collaborating with colleagues across geographies on energy-from-waste power projects worldwide.

You will lead thermal design tasks, develop PFDs/P&IDs, review drawings, and participate in HAZOPs. The role requires deep engineering expertise and strong coordination with electrical/instrumentation teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 10–15 years of project development experience, preferably in Thermal power or EfW.
• Ability to resolve technical issues with stakeholders and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Feasibility study and project phases for EfW power plants.
• Design and review thermal plant components (boilers, grate, FGT, waste bunker, turbines).
• Develop PFDs/P&IDs and drawings, coordinate with electrical and instrumentation teams.
• Prepare cost estimates and participate in HAZOP workshops.
• Ensure compliance with ASME/EN/IBR codes.

Skills

Energy from Waste

Thermal design

PFD/P&IDs

HAZOP

AutoCAD

E3D

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

E3D

Job description

We invite you to bring your passion, curiosity, positive energy, and technical skills into play, as you contribute to developing future Waste to Energy projects around the world. To succeed in this role, you must have an excellent Engineering background with extensive experience as anEnergy From Waste specialist and be able to collaborate with colleagues and clients across geographies.

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Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Ramboll Energy from Waste, Bioenergy and Carbon Capture Team

This is an exciting, permanent full-time position for an energetic and efficient EfW Engineer. To work at Ramboll means being part of a people organisation. We are focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration across competence areas and geographies, and we aim for a strong diversity among our employees. This enables us to collaborate on a broad range of projects, and we firmly believe that cross-collaboration leads to creative and longstanding solutions. You will be based in Chennai and will be working with a motivated, engaged and inclusive team of professionals. This role supports our global team, where we have a growing presence in India, Denmark, UK, Switzerland, Singapore and Australia. More information about Ramboll can be found here : www.ramboll.com/wte

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

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.

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