Piping Engineer - District Energy

Ramboll India Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll India Pvt Ltd in Chennai invites a Senior Piping Engineer with expertise in district energy to join our Plant Design team. You will develop piping packages, 3D models, layouts, and interfaces with global offices to deliver integrated solutions for energy projects.

The role requires a strong background in chemical/process piping, experience with Navis, Plant 3D, and Revit, and the ability to work across disciplines to meet project objectives and client needs.

Qualifications

• 6 to 7 years of global multidiscipline engineering & design experience in chemical or petrochemical plants.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, ISO and environmental regulations.
• Experience in District Energy and pipeline networks (above ground, underground, buried).
• Proficiency with 3D modeling for piping design and plant layout.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs and contract requirements for project execution.
• Deliver multiple projects with minimal support as part of Global Engineering.
• Develop piping & pipeline distribution network design packages across phases.
• Deliver complete piping packages: design basis, specs, TBEs, VDRs, etc.
• Deliver complete 3D model and drawings including plot plans and isometrics.
• Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to meet project requirements.

Skills

Piping engineering

District energy experience

Piping layout

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Navis

Autodesk Plant 3D

Revit

E3D

Job description

Company Description

Piping Engineer - District energy - Chennai Company Description About Ramboll Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow. Ramboll in India Ramboll India is part of Ramboll Group owned by the Ramboll Foundation, with strong corporate values and long-term thinking. In India we have major offices in Gurugram, Noida, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai. Here, you can apply your professional passion for high quality and delivering innovative solutions within Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future, working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture. We invite you to bring your passion, curiosity, positive energy, and technical expertise to develop sustainable solutions for industry projects worldwide.

Job Description

To succeed in this role, you must possess a strong technical background in industry engineering (Process, Chemical, Petrochemical, heat conservation, etc.), extensive experience as a Piping and Layout specialist, and the ability to support project teams across Ramboll’s offices and geographies within the Plant Design discipline. Experience in District Energy and distribution Pipeline network is required.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Understand client needs and contract requirements for project execution
• Deliver multiple projects with minimal support as part of Global Engineering
• Develop piping & pipeline distribution network design packages across various engineering phases
• Responsible for delivering complete Piping packages - design basis, technical specifications, piping material classes, datasheets, specifications, MTOs, TBEs, VDRs, etc.,
• Responsible for delivering complete 3D model and drawings including plot plans, equipment layouts, piping layouts, isometrics and pipe support drawings
• Be part of the team to achieve project objectives, resolve technical issues
• Liaise with OEMs, review vendor drawings and documentation
• Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to meet project requirements
• Liaise with external stakeholders like process licensors, OEMs, clients, and certification agencies
• Ensure quality of work as per project requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from reputed university or college
• 6 to 7 years of global multidiscipline engineering & design experience in chemical / process plants / Petrochemical plants including both Greenfield and Brownfield.
• Good understanding and knowledge of industrial engineering phases (FEL 0 to 3)
• Experience in piping related to various process equipment both ISBL and OSBL
• Familiar with international codes and standards like ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, and environmental and statutory regulations in Europe.
• Strong knowledge in Piping Material Specifications, data sheets, specifications, TBEs, Inspection & Testing requirements, painting and insulation requirements, heat tracing, etc.
• Must have a sound technical knowledge on Plant Design / Layout / Piping Design - in piping routing, layout, and support concepts within confined ISBL environment and OSBL facilities.
• Experience in District Energy, Pipeline networks (above ground, underground, buried, distribution) and heat exchange stations
• Strong knowledge of 3D model review software like Navis. Handled 3D model reviews.
• Skills in aiding client with solutions review and decision making
• Having experience in plant operations, trouble shooting, facility improvement, debottlenecking will be a plus.
• Experience in Decarbonization, Sustainable initiatives, Life extension is preferred
• Handson experience of 3D Model software like Autodesk Plant 3D and Revit . Knowledge of other 3D software like E3D will be an added advantage
• Handson experience with point cloud conversion to Revit / Plant 3d will be an added advantage Knowledge in Plant 3d ADMIN & BIM related activity will be an added advantage

Personal qualities and success criteria

• Strong team player with excellent communication, openness, and transparency.
• Takes ownership for quality deliverables within budget and schedule, working independently with minimal support and efficiently utilizing manpower.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Possesses strong critical thinking, active listening, and effective team-building abilities, with a well-structured approach, while embracing EDI principles.
• Add value and provide innovative solutions for projects.
• Continuously improve methods, applying lessons learned to optimize client value.
• Comply with Ramboll values and adhere to HSEQ standards

Additional Information

Welcome to our Energy division Ramboll 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. With 1,800 experts in 15 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Equal opportunity employer

At Ramboll, we respect human rights and believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion foster the best results and a welcoming work environment without discrimination or harassment. Ramboll conducts all relations with its employees and applicants for employment following the applicable laws, directives, and regulations of the many countries in which we do business.

Experience Level Senior Level