Job Description

Principal intake and outfall engineer (...LNT/PIAOE/1613729


WET-Water & Effluent Treatment ICChennai Head Qrs.
Posted On
13 Jan 2026
End Date
12 Jul 2026
Required Experience
5 - 15 Years

Skills
Knowledge & Posting Location


MARINE ENGINEERING


INTAKE STRUCTURES


Minimum Qualification


BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (BTECH)

Job Purpose:

To lead and execute the design and engineering of

marine water intake and outfall systems

for desalination plants,, ensuring compliance with environmental, hydraulic, and structural standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conceptual & Detailed Design

+ Develop conceptual layouts and detailed designs for seawater intake and outfall systems (including pipelines, headworks, diffusers, screens, and pump houses).
+ Perform hydraulic design and modelling (steady and unsteady flow, wave-current interaction, sediment transport, etc.).
+ Select appropriate intake and diffuser configurations to ensure adequate dilution and minimize environmental impact

Engineering Calculations & Analysis

+ Carry out hydrodynamic, structural, and geotechnical analyses for pipelines and offshore structures.
+ Prepare design calculations, technical reports, and design basis documents.
+ Use relevant design codes and standards (API, BS, DNV, ASCE, etc.).

Site & Survey Coordination

+ Coordinate with marine survey teams for bathymetric, geotechnical, and environmental data collection.
+ Review site investigation results to determine design parameters for alignment and installation.

Construction & Installation Support

+ Prepare construction drawings, method statements, and material specifications.
+ Support construction teams during offshore installation, trenching, and pipeline laying activities.
+ Review contractor submissions and resolve technical issues during execution.

Project Coordination

+ Interface with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, environmental, and process).
+ Ensure designs meet client requirements, budget constraints, and project timelines.

Qualifications:

Education:

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean, or Environmental Engineering.

Experience:

+ 5-15 years (depending on level) of experience in marine intake/outfall or coastal engineering projects.
+ Proven experience with desalination, thermal power, or wastewater outfall systems is preferred.

Technical Skills:

Hydraulic modelling (e.g.,

MIKE 21, Delft3D, HEC-RAS, ANSYS Fluent

). Structural analysis tools (

STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, PLAXIS

). Experience with

AutoCAD, Civil 3D

, and GIS applications. Knowledge of international design standards (e.g.,

BS 6349, ASCE 7, DNV-GL, PIANC

). Familiarity with

marine geotechnical design

,

pipeline stability

, and

trench backfilling

methods.

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent written and verbal communication. Team-oriented with ability to coordinate across disciplines. * Attention to detail and quality control.