An exciting opportunity is open for an accomplished and technically strong Lead Piping & Layout Engineer to join a dynamic engineering environment delivering complex industrial plant projects. If you are passionate about piping engineering, multidisciplinary coordination, and leading high-performing engineering teams, this role offers the perfect platform to elevate your career.
This position is based in Navi Mumbai, and professionals open to relocation to Mumbai are highly encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
Role:
Principal Engineer / Lead / SME / Section Manager – Piping & Layout Engineering
Location:
📍 Navi Mumbai (Relocation to Mumbai acceptable)
Experience Required:
✔ 18+ Years of relevant industrial plant engineering experience
Qualification:
✔ BE / BTech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Why This Role Stands Out
This is more than just a piping engineering position. It is a leadership role designed for professionals who can drive engineering excellence, mentor teams, and contribute strategically to industrial plant execution.
The selected candidate will play a critical role in handling Feed and Detailed Engineering, managing project deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across offices.
Professionals with exposure to large-scale industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, chemical, or process plant projects will find this opportunity highly rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Piping & Layout Engineering Activities
The role demands end-to-end leadership in piping and layout engineering for industrial plant projects, including both FEED and detailed engineering phases.
Key activities include:
- Preparation and review of equipment layouts and piping layouts
- Development and review of plot plans
- Preparation of PMS and MTOs
- Ensuring optimized and safe plant layouts
Handle Piping Procurement Engineering
The ideal candidate will independently manage piping procurement-related activities such as:
- Preparation of enquiry specifications
- Technical bid evaluations
- Technical recommendations (TRs)
- Preparation of order specifications
This role requires strong coordination with procurement teams and vendors to ensure technical compliance and timely project execution.
Vendor Coordination & Mechanical Package Review
You will be responsible for reviewing:
- Vendor drawings
- Piping scope related to mechanical packages
- Interface engineering deliverables
A sound understanding of package engineering integration is essential.
Ensure Regulatory & Industry Compliance
Candidates must possess hands-on knowledge of applicable industrial codes and regulations, including:
- OISD
- PESO
- SMPV Rules
- Gas Cylinder Rules
Ensuring engineering compliance and safety standards will be a key expectation.
Participate in 3D Model Reviews
The selected professional will actively participate in:
- 30% Model Reviews
- 60% Model Reviews
- 90% Model Reviews
alongside clients and multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
Leadership & Team Management
This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy mentoring and leading engineering teams.
Responsibilities include:
- Guiding piping engineers and designers
- Coordinating with multi-discipline and multi-office teams
- Supporting manpower planning
- Managing deliverable schedules
- Assisting in engineering proposals and project planning
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills will be highly valued.
Preferred Software Expertise
Candidates should have strong working experience in the following engineering tools:
- Plant 3D
- S3D
- AVEVA E3D
- Navisworks
- SPR
Hands-on expertise in 3D modeling environments and clash review platforms will be an advantage.
Who Should Apply?
This role is best suited for senior piping professionals who:
- Have extensive industrial plant engineering experience
- Can independently lead complex engineering activities
- Thrive in collaborative project environments
- Are looking for a strategic and technically challenging leadership position
If you are ready to take ownership of high-value engineering projects and contribute to world-class industrial plant execution, this could be your next big career move.
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