Senior Process Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Group medical insurance

Career mobility options

Global employment opportunities

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a senior process engineer for its Mumbai office to lead design delivery on thermal power and energy transition projects. You will guide process studies, PFD/P&ID development, and safety analyses while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams across international projects.

Candidates should have 10+ years in plant design, strong thermodynamics knowledge, and proficiency with HYSYS/Aspen Plus. Prior experience in FEED and international environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10 years' experience in thermal power plants design and project execution.
• Strong understanding of Rankine cycle, thermodynamics, and plant efficiency.
• Experience in international projects and environmental aspects.
• Proficient with ASPEN & HYSYS software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering team to deliver detail design services.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, heat & mass balance calculations.
• Perform process simulations for cycle optimisation and performance improvement.
• Size and specify equipment in coordination with mechanical disciplines.
• Lead process safety studies (HAZOP, HAZID, Design reviews, SIL).
• Support bids, cost estimates, and client clarifications.

Skills

Rankine cycle

Thermodynamics

English communication

Team leadership

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor/Master in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

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’s defining 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 projects delivery and support for proposals relevant to combined cycle projects, simple cycle gas turbines 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), PIDs, 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.
• Delivering projects in accordance with agreed schedules at various stages including feasibility/planning/ preparation 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

• Bachelores / Masters in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of adequate experience in thermal power plants 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 in 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.