About the Position

Engineering Technical Leader - Piping

Chennai, TN, India

About Veolia

Veolia group aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. In 2022, with nearly 220,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides game-changing solutions that are both useful and practical for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and replenish them. In 2021, the Veolia group supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million people with wastewater service, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 48 million metric tons of waste.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Technical Leader to lead and mentor our engineering team in designing, reviewing, and delivering complex piping and mechanical systems. The successful candidate will serve as a technical authority, ensuring all deliverables-including 3D piping models, isometric drawings, vessel fabrication drawings, and engineered duct drawings-meet ASME B31.3/B31.1 codes, international standards (API, GOST, BS), and client specifications.

Responsibilities

Review Equipment & Piping, Piping Support Layout, Isometrics & Material Take-off from Softwares like AutoCAD 2D, Autodesk Plant 3D, Aveva E3D, Solidworks, Inventor, Creo, or Revit.
Guide 3D Modelers on Single line pipe routing for Equipment Layout, Support marking, Support detailing, Isometric drawings to meet project schedule and submittal requirement.
Knowledge on ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code / B31.1 Power Piping Code.
Participate in 3D model reviews from concept to completion and perform Pipe support span length calculation and review 3D Model.
Coordinate complicated work with professional engineers in various regions, cross-functional disciplines like Project Engineering/Mechanical Design/Piping/E&I Engineering.
Understand the process, Equipment design requirements, piping, Instrument applications, and support piping team to develop 3D models.
Proficient in guiding 3D Modellers, PFD/PID Review, Equipment Layout/Single Line Pipe Routing design, 2D drawings extraction- Isometrics/Piping & Pipe Support Layout, Bill of Quantity, Support spacing (Metallic & Non-Metallic lines), identifying clashes & resolving the same.
Manage a small team of designers or technical leads.
Experience in troubleshooting complex problems related to manufacturing and activities that occur on site & PROJECT.
Knowledge on ASME B36.10M, ASME B36.19M, ASME B16.9, ASME B16.20, ASME B16.5, ASME B16.11, B16.25, ASME B16.10, API 617, API 618, API 612, MSS SP-58, BS 6501, NFPA 1963, GOST 32388-2013 Process Piping Stress Analysis, GOST 32569-2013 Process Piping Design, RD 10-249-98 – Power Piping Design and Stress Analysis.
Act as a Technical coach and mentor to the team. Direct & supervise Layout and Piping engineers providing expertise and ensures the application of correct standards in the design and development of projects.
Collaborate effectively with Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Piping, and Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) teams.
Facilitate communication between design teams and stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
Support piping teams in understanding process requirements, equipment design specifications, and instrumentation applications.

Requirements

Must-Have Requirements

Engineering Degree – Mechanical / Experience in Mechanical Engineering.
Maximum 15-20 years’ Experience of mechanical design.
Familiarity with international specifications relating to structures, piping, and vessels.

Good To Have Requirements (That Supports future Career progression in the Role)

Review and sign off Structural drawings against 3D Model, Client Specification for correctness and fabricatability.

We Offer

Competitive salary.
Opportunity to work with a global leader in ecological transformation.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.

About the Company

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Engineering Technical Leader - Piping

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