Principal Engineer - Piping Materials

Kent Plc; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Inclusion & Belonging Program

Employee assistance program

Brand legacy

Job summary

Kent Plc in Mumbai invites an experienced Piping Materials Principal Engineer to join our team. You will lead material specifications across all engineering stages for Oil & Gas, Refinery and Petrochemical projects, with 16–20 years of experience. Strong knowledge of ASME/API/ASTM and client standards is essential.

Join a legacy energy company delivering large EPC projects with a safety-first culture and collaborative teams. Relocation not required, Mumbai-based role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 16–20 years of piping materials & specifications experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery or Petrochemical sectors.
• Experience with ASME/API/ASTM standards and client specs (Aramco, ADNOC, Shell) is preferred.
• Hands-on with material management software such as SPMAT and Aevea ERM.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping material specification activities across conceptual to Detailed Engineering stages.
• Perform material selection and prepare piping material specifications.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients; review bids and technical deviations.
• Ensure HSSEQ compliance and timely project delivery.

Skills

Piping Materials

Material Take-off

ASME/API/ASTM Standards

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SPMAT

Aevea ERM

Job description

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time – to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us :

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Job Description

About the Job:

Kent is looking for an experiencedPIPING (Material), Principal Engineerto be based in Mumbai office, whowill have around 16-20 years relevant Piping Materials & Specifications experience, mostly in the field of Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical / Chemicals sector, with large EPC companies or Engineering Consulting organizations. You should be effective with verbal and written communication skills.

Skills and Responsibilities:

In this role you will undertake the following duties

• Piping Specification activities for Conceptual, FEED, Basic and Detailed Engineering stages of Piping
• Material selection based on preliminary information.
• Preparation of Piping Material Specifications to cover various services.
• Design calculation like Pressure-Temperature rating, Pipe wall thickness, Branch Reinforcement Pad
• Preparation / Extraction of Piping Material Take-off
• Preparation of Material Requisition for Piping items
• Technical Evaluation of Bids and discussion / clarification with Vendors
• Knowledge and experience with various ASME/ API/ ASTM standards and codes
• Conversant with Various materials like CS, LTCS, SS, DSS, SDSS, INCONEL & CU-NI.
• Preparation / Extraction of Piping Material Take-off
• Prioritization and planning of engineering activities and deliverables.
• Attend meetings with Clients/ Contractors/ Vendors
• Processing of technical deviation requests by Vendors or Contractors.
• Hand-on Experience is using Material Management Software such as SPMAT, Aevea ERM

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Masters/Bachelor of Engineering OR Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering from Indian University (UGC approved) or from Overseas University.
• Knowledge and experience with various ASME/ API/ NEMA/ TEMA/ ASTM, IS codes and standards as well as various Client Standard such as Aramco Material Specifications, ADNOC Group Engineering Specifications, Shell DEPs.
• Provides resolution of technical issues related to material engineering

Communication:

• English - Effective verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills.
• Identify/report technical concerns and solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and practices.
• Should be able to attend and drive project and team meetings.
• Conduct technical training session for team

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Leadership, Decision Making in own work area & Delegation.
• Teamwork, Coordination, Planning and Organizing
• Business Acumen, Client Focus
• Proactive, Client Focus, Problem analysis and resolution

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

• Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business.
• Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it

Details about the role:

Location: Mumbai
Relocation required:No
Travel required:As per Project need
Contract type:Permanent
Experience level:16-20 Years

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion & Belonging Program
• Health insurance
• Work for a brand that’s been in the industry for over 100 years
• Great Culture
• Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future,so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today!

Job Info

• Job Identification 6622
• Posting Date 07/28/2026, 06:02 AM
• Apply Before 08/20/2026, 06:02 AM
• Job Schedule Full time