Process Engineer Detail Engineering

Role & responsibilities

• Detail Engineering Deliverables: Develop and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Data Sheets (PDS), and Utility Flow Diagrams (UFDs).
• Mass & Energy Balance: Prepare steady-state and dynamic mass and energy balances using simulation software and first-principle engineering calculations.
• Hydraulics & Sizing: Perform line sizing, hydraulic network calculations, two-phase flow analysis, control valve sizing, and pressure drop computations.
• Equipment Sizing & Specifications: Sizing of static and rotating equipment (separators, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, atmospheric tanks, and pressure vessels) and create technical requisition sheets.
• Balance of Plant (BOP) & Utilities: Design BOP and auxiliary systems, including cooling water networks, plant and instrument air, steam and condensate systems, chilled water, nitrogen purge, and effluent treatment.
• Safety & Overpressure Protection: Size Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs), rupture discs, blowdown systems, and flare header networks in compliance with API 520/521 standards.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Coordinate process requirements with Piping, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, and Civil/Structural disciplines to resolve layout and interface issues.
• Safety & Design Reviews: Participate actively in HAZOP, SIL, HAZID, constructability, and 3D model reviews; track and close process-related action items.
• Vendor Document Review: Review vendor technical bids, process guarantees, calculation sheets, and drawings for compliance with project design criteria.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Chemical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of core experience in an EPC, EPCM, or detailed engineering consultancy environment.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on expertise in process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, or CHEMCAD) and hydraulic calculation tools (AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, or PipeFlo).
• Codes & Standards: Strong working knowledge of relevant international standards (API 520/521/2000, ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, TEMA, NFPA, and OSHA standards).

Communication & Analytical Skills: Strong technical writing, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and presentation abilities.

• Prior experience on brownfield revamp or debottlenecking projects alongside greenfield designs.
• Familiarity with Smart Plant P&ID (SPPID) or AVEVA Diagrams.