Thermal Design Engineer - Power Group

NextGenEnergyJobs; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in thermal design for fire tube boilers. You will perform calculations, optimize components, and prepare technical documentation.

The role requires strong background in combustion engineering, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, with hands-on experience in design reviews and performance diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/thermal engineering is required.
• 4–5 years of experience in thermal design and performance engineering of fire tube boilers.
• Strong understanding of combustion, thermodynamics, and fluid flow calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design calculations for fire tube boilers including heat/mass balances and furnace sizing.
• Design and optimize boiler components such as furnaces, chambers, tubes, and economizers.
• Conduct combustion calculations for fuels like natural gas, LPG, diesel, furnace oil, biomass.
• Prepare thermal design reports, calculations, datasheets, and specifications.
• Evaluate boiler performance parameters: evaporation rates, flue gas temps, excess air, pressure drops, efficiency.

Skills

Combustion Eng

Thermodynamics

Fluid Flow

Pressure Drop

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelors in ME

Tools

PPSD

HTRI

Job description

Zeeco is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions, serving industries worldwide with innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thermal design calculations for fire tube boilers, including heat and mass balance, furnace sizing, heat transfer analysis, and efficiency calculations.
• Design and optimize key boiler components such as furnaces, combustion chambers, smoke tubes, reversal chambers, tube arrangements, and economizers.
• Conduct combustion calculations for various fuels, including natural gas, LPG, diesel, furnace oil, and biomass fuels.
• Prepare thermal design reports, engineering calculations, datasheets, technical specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate boiler performance parameters, including evaporation rates, flue gas temperatures, excess air levels, pressure drops, and overall thermal efficiency.
• Provide technical support to proposal and sales teams by developing equipment sizing calculations, performance guarantees, and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, manufacturing, and project engineering teams to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Perform thermal simulations and CFD studies, where applicable, to validate and optimize equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and customer specifications, including ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, IBR, and other relevant regulations.
• Investigate operational and performance-related issues in existing boiler installations and recommend effective engineering solutions.
• Support commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and troubleshooting activities related to thermal performance.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years of experience in thermal design and performance engineering of fire tube boilers.
• Strong understanding of:
• Combustion Engineering
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Flow and Pressure Drop Calculations
• Familiarity with industrial boiler standards, codes, and regulations.
• Experience in preparing technical proposals, performance calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of energy-efficiency enhancement systems such as economizers, air preheaters, and waste heat
• recovery systems utilizing PPSD and HTRI software tools.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and performance diagnostics for boiler systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Understanding manufacturing, fabrication, and operational considerations associated with boiler construction.