Process Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel India in Chennai is seeking a process engineer with experience in energy or pharmaceutical sectors. You will develop design deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment datasheets, ensuring adherence to Bechtel procedures and quality standards.

The role requires independent work and collaboration within project teams. This position is based in Chennai and offers opportunities to contribute to major projects across energy, refining, LNG, and data centers, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 3–12 years of experience in Process Design & Engineering for Energy sector (Refining, LNG, Petrochemicals) or Pharmaceutical/Data Center/Semiconductor sector.
• Minimum 3 years’ hands‑on experience on Complex Hydraulics, P&ID development, LDT preparation, Simulation, equipment, and instrument datasheets, Process description, DPDT, Control Narratives
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic chemical engineering principles of heat transfer, vapor-liquid equilibria, mass transfer and thermodynamics in process design.
• Conversant in relief calculation methodologies and industry codes and standards applicable to pressure relief design.
• Experience in the process design of equipment, including vessels, columns, heat exchangers and package process specifications for equipment and control valves.
• Develop process engineering deliverables such as BFDs, PFDs, H&MBs, Equipment Datasheets, Utility Summaries and other process deliverables required for the facility design.
• Develop and check Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), from preliminary drawings to issue for construction
• Develop and check Line Designation Tables (line lists with process and mechanical design conditions captured)
• Perform and check hydraulic calculations for pumps, compressors, control valves, and line sizing
• Develop and check Design Pressure and Temperature Diagrams (DPDTs) including analyzing and determining piping systems design conditions
• Participate in Plot Plan, 3D Model and P&ID Reviews

Skills

Process design concepts

PFDs & P&IDs knowledge

Hydraulics & thermodynamics

Equipment datasheets

Project teamwork

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

PFD development

P&ID development

Hydraulic calculations

Job description

Requisition ID: 298221

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Chennai

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a process engineer with experience in either Energy sector (Refining, LNG, Petrochemicals) or Pharmaceutical/Data Center/Semiconductor sector. The engineer should understand the key process concepts. Should be familiar with standard process deliverables such as design basis, H&MB, PFDs, equipment and instrument datasheets process descriptions, P&IDs, LDTs, etc and would be comfortable both originating as well as checking these documents. Simulation experience is desirable. Candidate should have worked in project teams carrying out basic and detailed engineering for execution of projects on various modes of execution. Engineer will utilize Bechtel procedures and work processes along with sound Process understanding of Process design principles to develop project deliverables. The engineer will drive for quality of deliverables and minimize rework through the application of quality absolutes while working independently and as part of a team.

This position is based in Chennai, India

Major Responsibilities:

• Apply basic chemical engineering principals of heat transfer, vapor-liquid equilibria, mass transfer and thermodynamics in process design.

• Conversant in relief calculation methodologies and industry codes and standards applicable to pressure relief design.

• Experienced in the process design of equipment, including vessels, columns, heat exchangers and package process specifications for equipment and control valves.

• Develop process engineering deliverables such as BFDs, PFDs, H&MBs, Equipment Datasheets, Utility Summaries and other process deliverables required for the facility design.

• Develop and check Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), from preliminary drawings to issue for construction

• Develop and check Line Designation Tables (line lists with process and mechanical design conditions captured)

• Perform and check hydraulic calculations for pumps, compressors, control valves, and line sizing

• Develop and check Design Pressure and Temperature Diagrams (DPDTs) including analyzing and determining piping systems design conditions

• Participate in Plot Plan, 3D Model and P&ID Reviews

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 3 -12 years of experience in Process Design & Engineering for Energy sector (Refining, LNG, Petrochemicals) or Pharmaceutical/Data Center/Semiconductor sector.

• Minimum 3 years’ hands‑on experience on Complex Hydraulics, P&ID development, LDT preparation, Simulation, equipment, and instrument datasheets, Process description, DPDT, Control Narratives

• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to the discipline

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Executes process deliverables according to a set engineering design criterion utilizing approved engineering procedures, practices, and codes and standards.

• Knowledgeable of and performs standard discipline engineering activities on projects with minimal technical oversight.

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