Senior Prncipal Engineer - Process

Jacobs; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extended leave options

Wellbeing events

Job summary

Jacobs in Mumbai seeks a senior process engineer to lead design activities for Energy and Industrial projects, from Basic/FEED to detailed engineering. You will perform process simulations, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing, and develop PFDs and P&IDs while guiding a multi‑discipline team.

Responsibilities include process safety studies (HAZOP, SIL, PHA), client liaison, and coordinating with vendors and regulators to ensure compliant, safe and efficient designs.

Qualifications

• 18 years’ experience in chemical/industrial projects.
• PE preferred.
• Strong client-facing and written communication.
• Analytical, problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design activities from Basic/FEED to detailed engineering.
• Conduct process simulations, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs and guide multi-disciplinary teams.
• Perform process safety studies (HAZOP, SIL, PHA) and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Support planning, cost development, and scheduling for projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Chemical Eng

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

EDR

Aspen Flare System Analyzer

PipeFlo

AFT Fathom

Plant design software

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

• Responsible for contributing in a senior role to the efficient and compliant delivery of all process engineering design on the project, working with and reporting to the Project Managers/ Process Engineering Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring quality technical design delivery output, technical governance and quality and coordination and interface within a multi‑discipline project team.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day engineering design support, client liaisons in relation to day‑to‑day process engineering issues with taking design responsibility for parts of the engineering design works on the project.
• Lead process engineering design activities for Energy and Industrial projects, from Basic, FEED to detailed engineering.
• Conduct process simulations, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing to develop optimal process designs.
• Perform process safety studies, including HAZOP, SIL, and PHA, to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and process control narratives.
• Provide technical support and guidance to multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical engineers, piping engineers, and instrumentation engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of existing operations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost estimates for new projects and plant modifications.
• Knowledge of PV Technologies, Industrial process systems, Downstream (Purification), Clean Utilities, Semiconductor and water technologies.
• Preparing and evaluating bid and purchase specifications for process and clean utility equipment (e.g. Argon, HF acid, Nitrogen, Instrument Air, Clean Steam Generators, pressure vessels, Effluent Treatment Plant, Sewage Treatment Plant, Gaseous Abatement facilities).
• Calculating loads for clean utilities, line sizing, and distribution design (e.g. water for injection, clean steam, process gases).
• Participating in planning, cost development, and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Maintaining effective communication with project team members and with the customer.
• Calculating and organizing data and interfacing with other Jacobs’s disciplines, such as piping, mechanical, instrument data for I&C or electrical loadings, HSE, HVAC etc.
• Knowledge of GMP and worldwide regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, EDR, Aspen Flare System Analyzer, PipeFlo (Professional and Compressible), AFT Fathom & Arrow, Intelligent Software, HTRI, FlexSim and Plant design softwares.
• FAT, SAT, field experience in commissioning and/or qualification of process and utility experience are a plus.
• Proven industry track record of leading mid and large cap projects for clients in any of the technologies mentioned above.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical engineering with 18 years experience working on projects within the Industrial, Chemical, Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical Projects/Sectors.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred.
• Strong client facing and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas.
• Displayed ability to learn quickly and driven to broaden knowledge base.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi‑disciplinary teams.

Benefits include flexible working arrangements, extended leave options, and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives.