Engineer - Plant Layout & Piping Design (On Fixed Term Contract)

Linde Engineering; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Engineering in Vadodara, India, is seeking an Area Engineer/Area Lead for plant layout and piping design, delivering high-quality results in line with project requirements.

You will work with PDMS/E3D/S3D and review AutoCAD/MicroStation outputs, coordinating with disciplines and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Candidates should have 5–10 years experience in relevant industries and the ability to lead smaller design scopes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in plant layout and piping design for process industries.
• Ability to interpret PFDs, P&IDs and vendor drawings for detailed design.
• Experience leading small projects or acting as Area Lead.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned engineering tasks within defined parameters with minimal guidance.
• Prepare high-quality deliverables within budget and schedule, owning responsibilities.
• Identify and resolve interface issues with other engineering disciplines.
• Apply client, international, and company standards in execution.
• Interpret drawings and model data in S3D/E3D for layout and piping.
• Review 2D drawings and piping isometrics extracted from models.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, global suppliers, and clients.

Skills

Plant layout

Piping design

Independent execution

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

PDMS

E3D

S3D

MicroStation

SPR

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Role Definition

The role is responsible for independently executing assigned engineering activities within plant layout and piping design, ensuring high-quality deliverables in line with project requirements.

The role is responsible for independently executing assigned engineering activities within plant layout and piping design, ensuring high-quality deliverables in line with project requirements. The position typically functions as an Area Engineer or Area Lead, with accountability for executing assigned work independently while coordinating effectively with relevant stakeholders.

Functional Competencies

Key Role and Responsibility

• Execute assigned tasks within defined parameters with minimum guidance from the Lead Engineer.
• Prepare high-quality deliverables within the agreed budget and schedule, taking full ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Identify, discuss, and resolve interface issues with other engineering disciplines.
• Apply client, international, and company standards during engineering execution.
• Interpret PFDs, P&IDs, vendor drawings, and other project inputs, and implement them accurately in detailed design.
• Demonstrate proficiency in S3D, PDMS, and E3D for plant layout and piping design activities.
• Use AutoCAD, MicroStation, SPR, Navisworks, and similar tools effectively for design review and deliverable preparation.
• Extract 2D drawings and piping isometrics from S3D or E3D models.
• Prepare and check material take-offs as required for project execution.
• Check piping isometrics for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.

Leadership Competencies

• Coordinate effectively with internal disciplines, global suppliers, clients, and project management consultants.
• Represent departmental interests professionally with internal stakeholders.
• Lead small projects or act as Area Lead for assigned design areas.
• Demonstrate experience as a team member on at least two small to mid-size projects.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Preferred Skillset/Software

• Ability to execute assigned plant layout and piping design areas, as well as small projects, independently.
• Working knowledge of PDMS, E3D, S3D, MicroStation , SPR , Navisworks , and related engineering design tools .

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in plant layout and piping design for Reformer, Fired Heater, petrochemical, chemical, or similar process industries, with a good understanding of applicable codes, regulations, and engineering practices for facility design.