Lead / Senior Engineer - Piping - DAR Engineering - Chennai

Dar Engineering; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR Engineering seeks a Lead/Senior Engineer - Piping for Chennai, within the Power Business Unit. The role leads mechanical design engineers and designers from concept to construction drawings, ensuring quality and timely execution.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and strong knowledge of piping systems, codes, and design software. Chennai-based, on-site role with growth in a global multidisciplinary firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in leading mechanical design teams for piping projects.
• Familiar with ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA and SBC/IBC codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of senior engineers and designers for piping projects.
• Prepare design basis and quality/schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and manage proofs for tendering.

Skills

Piping Design

Substations Experience

Engineering Leadership

Code & Standards

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HAP

Elite Heat Load

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Dear Candidate,

We are pleased to share an exciting career opportunity with DAR Engineering for the position of Section Manager - Electrical within our Power Business Unit for Chennai.

About DAR Engineering

DAR Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East, providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise. Our team of more than 2000 engineering and design professionals provide comprehensive and sustainable world-class design and management solutions for our clients that focus on quality, innovation and safety.

Dar Engineering has a global presence with dedicated offices in Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Pakistan, United Kingdom, and Portugal and has delivered over 10 million square meters of Built Up Area across building projects worth an estimated US$12 billion. The firm encourages a collaborative culture where team members are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives across projects.

You may learn more about the company at: DAR Engineering - Home

Position Title: Lead / Senior Engineer - Piping

Work Location: DLF, Chennai

Business Unit: Power Business Unit (PBU)

Experience: 11 - 15 Years - Senior Engineer, 16 - 23 Years - Lead Engineer

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Purpose

• To lead, develop, direct, and organize a team of Sr. Mechanical Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, and Designers for all projects.

Job Description

• Prepare Mechanical design meeting quality and schedule requirements.
• Implement/follow the design process/workflow to meet internal quality, execution and project requirements.
• Implementation of QMS procedures in all stages of design development.
• Utilize relevant PTS, Utility, and International Standards for a particular project.
• Motivate and encourage design and engineering team.
• Ensure clients expectations are realized.
• Archive project documents in line with company recognized Document Management System.
• Engineering estimate and technical proposal for tendering/bidding process.
• Engage in continuous learning and keep updated with relevant standards, codes, and regulations for respective discipline works and project execution.
• Coordinate with other discipline and functional sections for day-to-day operations

Skills Required

• Good working knowledge on design of Piping system for substations, industries, and plants from concept design to construction drawings. Working knowledge on power department functions w.r.t construction in coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Experience in preparing basis of design, engineering alternative solutions, BOQs, heat load, static head, pump head, pipe sizing calculations, space planning, mechanical room design, sizing & selection, design complete system air side, water side and DX-systems etc.
• Familiar with relevant codes & standards ASHRAE, ASME, NFPA, AIA & HTM codes, International Building Code (IBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Regional Standards, Quality and Metrology Organization (SASO), Saudi Building Code (SBC) etc.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of design software HAP & Elite heat load calculations, Building Designer, MicroStation, AutoCAD etc. Fair understanding of 3D tools, 3D modelling and DMS.
• Be passionate about mechanical systems and the power environment. Be a creative leader in design and project management. Have excellent technical skills and be able to mentor staff in their own development and the development of projects.
• Good communication skills, both in presentation and documentation with a good command over English.