Job Description

Job Title: Head - Engineering (Pressure Vessels, Structures & Piping)

Department:

Engineering

Reporting To:

Director / Plant Head / COO

Experience:

15+ Years (Heavy Engineering / EPC / Fabrication Industry)

Qualification:

B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the complete engineering function covering

pressure vessel design, structural fabrication, piping systems, and detail engineering

, ensuring

technical compliance, cost optimization, timely project execution, and coordination with production, quality, and project teams

.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership & Management

Head overall

engineering department

including design, drafting, and technical documentation teams Develop

engineering strategies, standards, and SOPs

aligned with project and business goals Guide, mentor, and review work of

senior engineers, design engineers, and draftsmen

Plan engineering resources and workload as per project schedules

2. Pressure Vessel Engineering

Overall responsibility for

design, review, and approval

of pressure vessels Ensure compliance with

ASME Section VIII (Div 1 & 2), PD 5500, AD 2000

, etc. Review: Design calculations GA & fabrication drawings Material selection and thickness calculations Coordinate with

TPI, clients, and statutory authorities

during design approvals

3. Structural Engineering

Lead engineering for

heavy and light structural fabrication

Review and approve: Structural design calculations Connection detailing GA & shop drawings Ensure compliance with

IS, AISC, AWS, Eurocodes

as applicable Support production for fabrication feasibility and erection methodology

4. Piping Engineering

Lead

piping layout, routing, and stress coordination

Review and approve: P&IDs Piping GA, ISO, and spool drawings Support design for piping supports Ensure compliance with

ASME B31.1 / B31.3 / B31.8

, project specs, and client standards

5. Detail Engineering & Drafting

Oversee

detail engineering deliverables

including: Fabrication drawings BOMs and MTOs Welding details and NDT requirements Ensure drawing accuracy to avoid

rework, material wastage, and production delays

Implement drawing revision and document control systems

6. Project Coordination

Act as

single-point engineering contact

for projects Coordinate with: Project management Production & fabrication shop Quality & inspection Procurement Participate in

kick-off meetings, design reviews, and progress reviews

7. Quality, Codes & Compliance

Ensure engineering outputs comply with: International codes & standards Client specifications Statutory and safety requirements Support audits (client, ISO, ASME, PED, etc.) Review NCRs and implement engineering corrective actions

8. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

Drive

value engineering initiatives

without compromising quality or safety Optimize material usage, fabrication methods, and design approaches Support estimation and tender engineering when required

9. Tools & Software

Ensure effective use of engineering software such as: PV Elite / Compress / Auto PIPE / Caesar II STAAD / ETABS AutoCAD / SolidWorks / Inventor / Tekla Implement best practices for data management and drawing control

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong expertise in

pressure vessels, structures, and piping engineering

In-depth knowledge of

international codes & standards

Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Strong coordination between

engineering-production-quality-project teams

Client-facing and TPI interaction experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-time delivery of engineering deliverables Reduction in rework and fabrication issues Compliance to codes, standards, and client requirements Engineering cost optimization and productivity improvement Team performance and skill development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹2,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance Food provided Provident Fund
Work Location: In person