Principal Engineer

Emerson

Principal Engineer specializing in skid package projects execution in oil and gas industry. Collaborating on engineering processes and ensuring compliance with standards.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure compliance of EMERSON’s Ethics code, (ex. Emerson Business Ethics, ITC etc.) & Divisions guidelines.
Ensure compliance of EMERSON’s Health, Safety and Environmental Standards.
Work in close collaboration with Local and Headquarter Management and Teams, Factories, Suppliers and Customers, throughout the complete process of Engineering, Skid Execution, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Commissioning Support;
Responsible for preparation/consolidation of Basic Engineering documents (P&ID, wall thickness calculation, line Sizing, Equipment and valves Datasheets, Skid GAD, detailed drawings for piping and structural steel, foundation load drawings, lifting beams and Bill of Materials creation etc).
Review and approve of vendor engineering deliverables like mechanical design calculation, equipment/valve GAD, sizing, datasheets for components such as PRV, PSV, PCV, Ball/plug/gate/check/globe valves, actuated valves, SSV, ESDV, filter, heater, condense tanks etc.
Knowledge on 3D modelling softwares such as Solidworks, Cadworks & S3D
Knowledge on Pipe stress analysis CAESAR II and Structural analysis STAAD PRO
Responsible for planning & preparation of RFQ and specification for sub-Suppliers, in compliance with project requirements. Review vendor quotations for technical & commercial compliance, approval and orders issuing.
Prepare Skid Technical Documentation, including Functional Design Specification, final technical documentation, including the Project Data-Book, etc.
Modify and/or Review drawings using AutoCAD: Skid GAD’s, Detailed Piping & Skid Structure, BOM etc.
Ensure compliance with Customer Technical and Quality requirements and liaise with Customer on all technical and commercial matters related to project.
Responsible for proactively coordinate with engineering, sub-suppliers and customer teams;
Execute and monitor committed project schedule. Closely work with suppliers, for timely delivery of Buy-Outs, ensure timely material availability at factory, and follow-up Piping manufacturer/assembler scope.
Closely work with contractor’s team; identify roadblocks and potential crises. Proactively act and devise contingency plan, manage changes in the project scope and project schedule.
Review vendor post-order documentations such as project schedule, TDC, weld map, ITP, Method Statement, pneumatic testing, assembly of equipment, valves, and FAT.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely submission of documentation and delivery of equipment and materials.
Maintain Cost and ensure that all potential Variations to Contract are identified and pursued in a fair and credible manner in the interests of the company and liaise with project manager for necessary Purchase Order amendments.
Proactively work with Supplier, Integrator and Order Entry management; for right quality & quantity of material on right time to meet committed production schedule.
Impart expertise and knowledge within team during preparation of P&ID, GAD and project execution.
Share knowledge, and experience with other members to establish best practices in the manufacturing, project execution.
Measure and improve internal & external customer satisfaction.
Responsible for timely inspection and clearance of Suppliers Invoices. Closely work with Sub-Suppliers for closure of material issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor Engineering Degree in Mechanical with 6-8 years of experience.
Fluent English
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of PV Elite, CADWORX, Staad Pro, Caesar II
Shall have knowledge of ASME Sec – VIII & IX, V, II, ASTM, B31.3, B31.8, B16.34, API 6D & 620
Experience in Specification and Selection of the products - Static Mechanical Equipment & Instrument like Regulators, Control valves, Valves, Filters, vessels, heaters, Meters, Transmitters, Manometers, etc. for Oil & Gas system

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Basic Engineering documentsP&IDwall thickness calculationline sizingequipment datasheets3D modelingpipe stress analysisstructural analysisspecification and selection of productsproject schedule management

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer satisfactionteamworkcontingency planningknowledge sharingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor Engineering Degree in MechanicalASME Sec – VIII & IXASME Sec – VASME Sec – IIASTMB31.3B31.8B16.34API 6DAPI 620