Mechanical & Piping Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical and Piping Engineer
Location: Chennai, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 2-5 years

Role Summary
The Mechanical and Piping Engineer will carry out design, drafting, analysis and engineering support for piping and mechanical systems on oil & gas, petrochemical and industrial projects. The role includes preparing AutoCAD 2D drawings, piping layouts, isometrics and as-built drawings, working to applicable codes and standards and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Drawings and Design Deliverables

• Prepare and review piping layouts, plot plans and equipment layouts using AutoCAD
• Develop and check piping isometric drawings.
• Prepare and update as-built drawings based on site markups, field verification and construction changes
• Prepare material take-offs (MTO), line lists and bills of materials from drawings and models
• Maintain drawing revision control, drawing registers and documentation per company and client procedures

Engineering and Analysis

• Develop piping material specifications, piping classes and valve/specialty item datasheets
• Carry out or support pipe stress analysis (CAESAR II) and support design, ensuring compliance with code requirements
• Perform mechanical engineering calculations and prepare datasheets for static and rotating equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, etc.)
• Review vendor documents, drawings and technical bid evaluations

Coordination and Site Support

• Participate in 3D model reviews (e.g., PDMS/E3D, SmartPlant 3D) and resolve clashes and design issues
• Ensure designs follow ASME B31.3, B31.1, API and other relevant codes and client specifications
• Coordinate with process, instrumentation, electrical, civil and safety teams to ensure integrated design
• Support site queries, as-built verification and technical clarifications during construction and commissioning
• Contribute to engineering studies, safety-related reviews and technical reports as required

Qualifications

• B.E / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in piping and mechanical engineering, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery or process industries (EPC or consultancy background preferred)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D for piping layouts, general arrangement drawings and detailing
• Hands-on experience preparing isometric drawings, piping layouts and as-built drawings
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.3 / B31.1, ASME Section VIII, API standards and ISO/ASTM material standards
• Experience with piping/stress and 3D tools such as CAESAR II and PDMS/E3D or SP3D (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, piping materials and equipment layout principles
• Familiarity with process safety concepts is an advantage

Soft Skills

• Clear technical communication and report writing
• Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset
• Ability to manage deadlines and work in cross-functional teams