Principal Process Engineer (Pharma/Bio Pharma)

Arcadis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is looking for a Lead Process Engineer in Bengaluru who will manage multiple projects and mentor less experienced engineers. This role emphasizes expertise in Chemical Engineering, particularly in Pharmaceuticals and Bio Pharmaceuticals.

Your responsibilities will include technical documentation, project coordination, and mentoring team members. If you are looking to contribute to impactful projects, Arcadis offers a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years’ relevant design and engineering experience in Pharmaceuticals/Bio Pharmaceuticals sector.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents.
• Strong logical reasoning skills for solving diverse problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage large project teams and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Coordinate construction activities for large projects.
• Ensure execution of Process Design includes technical quality, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Project Management

Mathematical Concepts

Technical Documentation

Mentorship

Education

Graduate or master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

VISIO

Bluebeam Revu

SuperPro

Navisworks

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Position Summary

This is a client facing leadership position within the Process Team, responsible for supporting multiple mid to large sized projects. The Lead Process Engineer will mentor less experienced Engineers, Piping Designers, and CAD Designers in the generation of design documents per the ARCADIS Design Deliverables Matrix.

Typical design elements include Front End Engineering Design studies (Feasibility through the Basis of Design), P&IDs, equipment specification, design coordination through all project phases, process modeling, and reports on specific technical topics required by the project team.

The Lead Process Engineer is expected to demonstrate expertise in a variety of process engineering unit operations and biological manufacturing methods and semi-conductor processes, supported by a wealth of design and/or operation experiences.

Additional work activities include supporting other ARCADIS offices and Central Operations (i.e. Business Development) in ARCADIS Strategic Initiatives and presenting at relevant industry conferences and publications. The Lead Process Engineer will be mentored by the Discipline Manager and other Senior SME Design Staff within the greater ARCADIS Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage with all levels of ARCADIS and client organizations on technical discussions related to the fields of Chemical and Biological Process Engineering.
• Manage large project team and support the Discipline Manager in completion of performance reviews for these team members.
• Advise as SME in the development of engineering documents, leveraging experience, good engineering judgement, and external resources. Accountable for overall execution of the Process Design including technical quality, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate construction activities for large projects; manage TBA, Submittals, RFI, and vendor activities, field evaluations, and commissioning support.
• Applies good engineering judgement to daily work, able to support design decisions with sound reasoning and published data when appropriate.
• Advanced understanding of unit operations encountered in the field of Chemical Engineering with a special emphasis on those present in the Life Sciences, semi-conductor, and other highly technical fields. Able to explain theory surrounding these elements and teach the concepts to others.
• Provide mentorship and on the job training to less experienced engineers across the ARCADIS organization.
• Attend training seminars/events and conduct industry research to further expertise in key processing technologies.
• Publish and present technical work in support of professional development and ARCADIS strategic initiatives.
• Support other Arcadis Offices, Marketing, and Business Development as a Technical Resource and in the development of proposals and marketing material.

Competencies

• Regularly assesses strengths and weaknesses and pursues continuous learning opportunities.
• Actively supports a culture of excellence, collaboration, and mentorship within the team.
• Demonstrates courtesy, sensitivity, and professionalism in all customer interactions.
• Manages challenging situations and responds promptly to customer needs, seeking feedback for improvement.
• Prioritizes and organizes work efficiently, sets clear goals, and adapts smoothly to changes.
• Balances individual and team responsibilities, contributing to a positive and supportive team environment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technology, adapts to new tools, and uses them to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• Graduate or master’s degree (Chemical Engineering) with 15–20 years’ relevant design and engineering experience in the Pharmaceuticals/Bio Pharmaceuticals sector.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents.
• Skilled in responding effectively to sensitive inquiries and communicating persuasively in presentations and written materials.
• Proficient in applying advanced mathematical concepts (e.g., exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations) and statistical techniques.
• Strong logical reasoning skills for solving diverse intellectual and practical problems, including handling abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; intermediate knowledge of VISIO, Bluebeam Revu, hydraulic flow and process modeling software (e.g., SuperPro), Navisworks.
• Added advantage: Experience supervising project teams (up to 8 direct reports) and supporting process discipline managers with performance reviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.