Piping Engineer - District Energy - Chennai

Ramboll; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll India in Chennai is seeking a Piping Engineer to join the Energy Market Unit. You will lead multidisciplinary piping and layout design for process, chemical, and petrochemical projects, coordinating with global teams.

You will deliver complete piping packages, review vendor Drawings, and support project teams across Ramboll’s offices while advancing decarbonization initiatives and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from a reputed university.
• 6–7 years of global multidiscipline engineering & design experience in chemical/ process plants including Greenfield and Brownfield.
• Solid understanding of FEL 0 to 3, ISBL/OSBL piping, and international codes.
• Strong knowledge of piping materials, data sheets, TBEs, and testing requirements.
• Experience with Plant Design, layout, and piping routing in ISBL/OSBL environments.
• Familiar with District Energy, pipelines, heat exchange stations, and BIM tools.
• Hands-on experience with Autodesk Plant 3D, Revit, and Navis; ability to review 3D models.

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 design packages across phases.
• Deliver complete piping packages with design basis, specs, TBEs, data sheets, MTOs, and more.
• Produce complete 3D model and drawings including plot plans and layouts.
• Liaise with OEMs, vendors, and clients; ensure quality per project requirements.

Skills

Piping & Layout

3D Modeling

Navis

Plant 3D

Revit

Heat tracing

Insulation

Piping Materials

Code Standards

District Energy

Pipeline Networks

Quality Assurance

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Plant 3D

Revit

Navis

E3D

Job description

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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. To succeed in this role, you must possess a strong technical background in industry engineering (Process, Chemical, Petrochemical, etc.), extensive experience as a Piping and Layout specialist, and the ability to lead project teams across Ramboll’s offices and geographies within the Plant Design discipline.

Job Description

We invite you to bring your passion, curiosity, positive energy, and technical expertise to develop sustainable solutions for industry projects worldwide. 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.

Inviting bright minds to solve the world’s climate challenge

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 Energy Market Unit

As our new Piping Engineer in our energy unit, you will join a growing team of highly experienced professionals in Chennai. Our services encompass owner's engineering, FEL 0 to 3 phases, and detailed engineering for the process, chemical, petrochemical, metal industries, and gas infrastructure sectors. Serving global clients, your key role will be to lead multidisciplinary projects, deliver high-quality technical solutions, and establish yourself as a trusted advisor to our clients.

Job Description

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

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• 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 that will help you succeed in this role include:

• 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.

An 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.