Senior Process Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical insurance

Career mobility options

Global collaboration

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is recruiting a senior process engineer for energy and thermal power projects in India. You will lead process engineering across FEED and detailed design, develop PFDs/P&IDs, run simulations, size equipment, and oversee safety studies.

The role involves global collaboration and delivering projects from feasibility to construction stages. The ideal candidate has 10 years of experience in thermal power plant design, strong thermodynamics knowledge, and proficiency in ASPEN/HYSYS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in thermal power plant design and project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering for FEED and detailed design.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, HMB and utility calculations.
• Perform process simulations for cycle optimization and performance improvements.
• Coordinate equipment sizing with mechanical teams.
• Lead process safety studies (HAZOP/HAZID/Design reviews).
• Support bid proposals, cost estimates, and client clarifications.
• Deliver projects on schedule across feasibility to construction stages.

Skills

English fluency

Rankine cycle

Team collaboration

Process safety

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

HYSYS

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever‑changing global industry, delivering transformative work that defines our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Responsibilities

• Work on project delivery and support for proposals relevant to combined cycle projects, simple cycle gas turbine plants, hydrogen, CCUS and in general with energy transition projects.
• Lead the process engineering team to deliver detail design services.
• Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, Heat & Mass Balance (HMB) and utility consumption calculations.
• Perform process simulations (using tools such as HYSYS, Aspen Plus or equivalent) for cycle optimisation and performance improvement.
• Perform equipment sizing and specification (pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.) in coordination with mechanical disciplines.
• Lead process safety studies (HAZOP, HAZID, Design review, SIL reviews) and ensure compliance with international standards.
• Work on projects delivering consultancy and Owner Engineering services.
• Support bid proposals, cost estimates, and technical clarifications with clients.
• Proven track record in FEED and detailed design delivery.
• Collaborate with other offices of MM Group for proposals preparation and project delivery.
• Short‑term overseas travel for client meetings if required.
• Deliver projects in accordance with agreed schedules at various stages including feasibility/planning/pre‑paration of tender stage technical drawings and specifications/production of construction drawings and design compliance monitoring at construction stage for Power Plant application.
• Coordination with client project team and internal team disciplines within Mott MacDonald including civil, instrument and control, mechanical, environmental.
• Enhancing our business development and delivering projects in new technologies including hydrogen, CCUS and thermal transition in general.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s / Masters in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of adequate experience in thermal power plant design and projects implementation, preferably covering from proposal stage, to implementation (engineering, procurement, construction) phase, performance test.
• Strong understanding of Rankine cycle, thermodynamics, and plant efficiency optimisation.
• Experience in international projects and international environmental.
• Good understanding of the basic and detail design of thermal power plants, combined cycles, open cycle gas turbines, CHP, etc.
• Fluent in English, excellent written, verbal communication, and organization skills.
• Experience with ASPEN & HYSYS software.
• Experience working in a team environment of engineers/specialists a plus.
• Good knowledge of industry codes and standards ASME/ANSI/API/NFPA/IP.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Flexible Working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work‑life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Benefits

• Agile working.
• Critical illness and compassionate leave.
• Paternity leave.
• Group term life insurance, and group medical insurance coverage.
• Career mobility options.
• Short and long‑term global employment opportunities.
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Employment Compliance Requirement

As part of our global compliance requirements, all candidates must hold a valid Right to Work (RTW) document in India, which will be verified during the recruitment process. Acceptable documents include a Passport, Voter ID, or Birth Certificate. By applying, you confirm that you can provide valid documentation if and when required.

Location

Mumbai, MH, IN
Ahmedabad, GJ, IN
Noida, UP, IN

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Pattern

Full Time

Market

Energy

Discipline

Energy

Job Ref

15320

Recruiter Contact

Abhimanyu MS