Lead Process Designer

Quest Global; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Bengaluru, India, is seeking engineers to develop PFDs and P&IDs and perform process simulations to optimize system designs. You will balance heat and material calculations and prepare datasheets for equipment and instruments, ensuring all work complies with API, ASME, ISO, and other industry standards.

You will collaborate with instrumentation, piping, and mechanical engineers to maintain design consistency, review vendor drawings, and support procurement, fabrication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AVEVA Diagrams, or similar P&ID design software.
• Experience with process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, PRO-II, UniSim, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, valves, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (API, ASME, ANSI, IEC, NFPA, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) in compliance with industry standards.
• Perform process simulations and calculations to optimize system design.
• Conduct heat and material balance calculations and prepare process datasheets for equipment and instruments.
• Assist in the design and selection of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, separators, and other process equipment.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ISO, and other industry standards.
• Work with instrumentation, piping, and mechanical engineers to ensure design consistency.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, and risk assessment studies.
• Review vendor drawings and technical documents to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AVEVA Diagrams

P&ID design software

Aspen HYSYS

PRO-II

UniSim

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) in compliance with industry standards.
• Perform process simulations and calculations to optimize system design.
• Conduct heat and material balance calculations and prepare process datasheets for equipment and instruments.
• Assist in the design and selection of pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, separators, and other process equipment.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ISO, and other industry standards.
• Work with instrumentation, piping, and mechanical engineers to ensure design consistency.
• Participate in HAZOP, HAZID, and risk assessment studies.
• Review vendor drawings and technical documents to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AVEVA Diagrams, or similar P&ID design software.
• Experience with process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, PRO-II, UniSim, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, valves, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (API, ASME, ANSI, IEC, NFPA, etc.).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good To Have Skills

• Experience in offshore and onshore oil & gas facilities.
• Knowledge of process safety and regulatory compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with P&ID revision control and management systems.
• Exposure to LNG, refining, petrochemical, or pipeline projects.