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Lead Mechanical Engineer - industries, Energy - Chennai
Ramboll
Other Engineering
Posted on Dec 29, 2025
Lead Mechanical Engineer - industries, Energy - Chennai
Welcome to our Energy division
Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,800 experts in 15 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.
Ramboll in India
Ramboll India is part of Ramboll Group owned by the Ramboll Foundation, with strong corporate values and long-term thinking. In India we have major offices in Gurugram, Noida, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai. Here, you can apply your professional passion for high quality and delivering innovative solutions within Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future, working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.
An equal opportunity employer
At Ramboll, we respect human rights and believe that equality, diversity, and inclusion foster the best results and a welcoming work environment without discrimination or harassment. Ramboll conducts all relations with its employees and applicants for employment following the applicable laws, directives, and regulations of the many countries in which we do business.
We invite everyone to become a part of our journey. We believe that diversity is a strength and that differences between people add value to our organization and allow us to play our part in creating sustainable societies.
Job Description
We invite you to bring your passion, curiosity, positive energy, and technical expertise to develop sustainable solutions for industry projects worldwide. To succeed in this role, you must possess a strong technical background in industry engineering (Process, Chemical, Petrochemical, etc.), extensive experience as a Mechanical specialist, and the ability to lead project teams across Ramboll’s offices and geographies within the Mechanical discipline.
Are you our new Lead Mechanical Engineer? If yes, click the apply button and send your application as soon as possible.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:
- Understand client needs and contract requirements for project execution.
- Independently manage multiple projects with minimal support as part of Global Engineering.
- Developing mechanical design packages across various engineering phases
- Responsible for delivering complete Mechanical packages (Static, Rotating & Packages) – equipment selection, sizing and calculations, datasheets, specifications, RFQs, Requisitions, TBEs, Technical recommendations, VDR, Optional studies, etc.,
- Interface with OEMs and review vendor drawings and documentation.
- Interface with other disciplines and stakeholders to meet project requirements.
- Liaise with external stakeholders like process licensors, OEMs, clients, and certification agencies.
- Lead and guide the team to achieve project objectives.
- Support team development, estimates, and proposals, ensuring quality of work.
Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering from reputed university or college
- 18+ years of global multidiscipline engineering & design experience in chemical / process plants
- Good understanding and knowledge of industrial engineering phases
- Sound knowledge of various process equipment such as reactors, agitated vessels, Hydrocrackers, hydrotreaters, Fired heaters, Filtration systems, Dryers, Evaporators, Chillers, Cooling Towers, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and storage tanks.
- Proven ability in delivering complete Mechanical packages as lead including datasheets, technical specifications, requisitions, bid evaluations, and coordinating with OEMs/vendors.
- Expertise in early engineering phases (FEL 0 to 3): Feasibility, Concept, FEED, debottlenecking, facility augmentation, and troubleshooting
- Familiar with international codes and standards like ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, and environmental and statutory regulations in Europe
- Hands-on experience with PVElite and tank calculation software, 3D model review software
- Skills in aiding client with solutions review and decision making
- Good knowledge of process equipment suppliers (OEMs), preferably in Europe.
- Having experience in plant operations, trouble shooting, facility improvement, debottlenecking will be a plus. Experience in Metals shall be a plus
- Experience in Decarbonization, Sustainable initiatives, Life extension is preferred
Personal qualities and success criteria that will help you succeed in this role include:
- Strong team player with excellent communication, openness, and transparency.
- Takes ownership for quality deliverables within budget and schedule, working independently with minimal support and efficiently utilizing manpower.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and colleagues
- Possesses strong critical thinking, active listening, and effective team-building abilities, with a well-structured approach, while embracing EDI principles.
- Add value and provide innovative solutions for projects.
- Continuously improve methods, applying lessons learned to optimize client value.
- Comply with Ramboll values and adhere to HSEQ standards
Inviting bright minds to solve the world’s climate challenge
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future, and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.
You will join our Energy Market Unit
As our new Lead Mechanical Engineer in our energy unit, you will join a growing team of highly experienced professionals in Chennai. Our services encompass owner's engineering, FEL 0 to 3 phases, and detailed engineering for the process, chemical, petrochemical, metal industries, and gas infrastructure sectors. Serving global clients, your key role will be to lead multidisciplinary projects, deliver high-quality technical solutions, and establish yourself as a trusted advisor to our clients.
How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Ramboll in numbers
- Fact: 18 000
more than 18,000 employees worldwide
- Fact: 300 office
across 35 countries
- Fact: €1.899 bn
in Revenue
- Fact: 6 markets
Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Management Consulting