Principle Engineer -PH - "High-rise & Complex Buildings" Chennai

Ramboll Group A/S; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll Group A/S is looking for a Principal Engineer specializing in high-rise and complex buildings in Chennai. The role involves managing project teams, delivering quality work, and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in PH, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of applicable codes. Ramboll fosters an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must possess with 10+ years of professional experience in PH.
• Excellent organizational skills, effective time management.
• Complete understanding of NFPA codes especially NFPA 13, 14 & 20.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work to a fee agree with Project Manager.
• Quality task delivery to agreed deadline and fee.
• Attend to project / site technical matters.
• Prepare drawings and calculations.
• Contribute to project QA policy.

Skills

10+ years of professional experience in PH

Excellent organizational skills

Effective time management

Understanding of NFPA codes

Knowledge of pump head and hydraulic calculations

Job description

Principle Engineer -PH - "High-rise & Complex Buildings" Chennai

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

• Be responsible for delivering work to a fee agree with Project Manager
• Quality task delivery to agreed deadline and fee
• Attend to project / site technical matters
• Present to clients if required at times
• Construct project teams from internal and external resources
• Procure project resources
• Liaise with authorities
• Attend team meetings and play an active role in the development of procedures within your team
• Have an understanding of business plan, mission statements and key challenges
• Have knowledge of concept design, buildability, detailed design, construction techniques, procurement routes, risk assessment and claim assessment
• Prepare drawings and calculations. Check drawings / review calculations from Engineers ( or CAD at time)
• Have knowledge of our delivery in CAD standards
• Contribute to project QA policy
• Supervise office filing system set-up and maintenance to office standard.
• Review and comment on company procedure documents using the feedback system
• Apply policies relating to health & safety, quality and training
• May serve as a project engineer and as a designated client contact on smaller, less complex project
• Must possess with 10+years of professional experience in PH
• Excellent organizational skills, effective time management, including the ability to deal with conflicting demands in order to meet deadlines, prioritize heavy workload and have a willingness to work flexibly.
• Complete understanding of NFPA codes specially NFPA 13,14 & 20
• Complete understanding of codes such as NBC/UPC/ASPE/ IPC local bye laws.
• Life cycle cost analysis for various system.
• Preparation of Water Consumption charts.
• Preparation of comparisons between various sewage treatment methods.
• Preparation of Irrigations Designs.
• Understanding of Water Bodies and swimming pool Designs
• Preparation of PHE design Reports
• Design PHE systems and single line diagrams for the system.
• Spatial planning at the concept stage.
• Knowledge of pump head calculations , hydraulic calculations.
• Designing of PHE system layouts in coordination with Architects, client and structural consultants.
• Preparation of specification, bill of quantities and price estimates.
• Assist during vendor bidding and negotiation meetings along with the client to represent the technical queries.
• Coordination within departments such as Electrical / HVAC and others to ensure that the services are well coordinated.

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.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.