Lead Engineer
Emerson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hyderabad • India
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About the role
- Lead the design, configuration, tuning, and deployment of real time pipeline simulation models (RTTM/Leak Detection/Batch Tracking).
- Develop, validate, and optimize transient hydraulic models for crude, refined products, gas, and multiphase pipelines.
- Perform detailed process modelling, simulation, and system optimization based on customer requirements.
- Guide development and integration teams on functional and technical requirements.
- Prepare and maintain functional specification development (FSD), system configuration, test procedures, and documentation.
- Lead, mentor, and guide a team of process and simulation engineers.
- Architect end-to-end solutions for real-time pipeline simulation use cases.
- Own technical decisions, modeling choices, and solution architectures for complex pipeline networks.
- Drive innovation in modeling, optimization, and training simulator features.
- Develop and validate process models for oil & gas pipeline systems (liquid, gas, or multiphase).
- Perform steady-state and transient simulations for operational and control scenarios.
- Work with real-time systems, SCADA integration, and digital twin workflows.
- Contribute to the enhancement of real-time transient pipeline simulation software.
- Interact directly with customers to understand requirements, operational challenges, and business goals.
- Conduct requirement analysis and define solution specifications.
- Provide expert guidance and recommendations based on industry standards and best practices.
- Support technical pre-sales activities and deliver product demonstrations.
- Prepare technical solution proposals, architecture documents, and effort estimates.
- Collaborate with sales and product management teams to position the Pipeline Manager effectively.
- Ensure high-quality technical deliverables and adherence to timelines.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including software development, QA, and product management.
- Review models, scenarios, documentation, and customer presentations prepared.
Requirements
- B.Tech or M.Tech in Chemical Engineering (mandatory).
- Strong hands-on experience in process modeling, simulation, and optimization.
- Experience with Operator Training Simulators (OTS) for process industries.
- Working knowledge of real-time transient modeling for oil & gas pipeline systems is highly desirable.
- Understanding of pipeline hydraulics, flow assurance, control logic, and operational scenarios.
- Familiarity with simulation tools used in the oil & gas pipeline domain (OLGA, SPS, Synergi, TGNET, PipeSIM, etc. – or similar).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience leading engineering teams or technical project teams is preferred.
Benefits
- At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
- We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.
- Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.
- We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
- We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
- Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
process modelingsimulationoptimizationreal-time transient modelinghydraulic modelingsteady-state simulationstransient simulationstechnical solution proposalsarchitecture documentseffort estimates
Soft Skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunicationstakeholder managementleadershipmentoringguidancecollaborationinnovationcustomer interaction
Certifications
B.Tech in Chemical EngineeringM.Tech in Chemical Engineering