Lead Engineer - Plant Design Chennai

We invite you to bring your professional engineering background and education into play, as you contribute to the development of future offshore energy projects around the world to support the increasing demand for green energy. We contribute to developing offshore projects with focus on offshore substations, energy islands and existing offshore platforms within the growing demand for green energy and transition to sustainable solutions.

The area of responsibility for this position is mainly leading an engineering team that support these projects with innovative engineering solutions and high-level expertise. To succeed in this role, you must have a strong Plant Design / Piping Layout technical background combined with proven competences to manage a team as a deputy team lead, including working across cultures and countries to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Ramboll’s geographies.

Are you our new Deputy Team Lead – Plant Design?

Inviting bright minds

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 Plant Design Department in our Ramboll Engineering Center - Energy

As our new Deputy Team Lead you will be part of an exceptional technical environment with a large team of passionate colleagues located in Denmark and India. The department is highly experienced and delivers engineering and consultancy services on a global scale within the energy sector. You will be working with and leading a team of very skilled Plant Design / Layout engineers based in Chennai, India, with a wealth of experience, which together with great variety in tasks will give you a unique possibility for a steep learning curve. While the department on a broader scale both supports on- and offshore energy projects, this team mainly delivers consultancy, engineering, and design of offshore sub-stations  in all phases of a project.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Work as Lead for multidisciplinary projects depending on project complexity and size - Handle one or more Projects independently from REC as part of Global Engineering.
• Handle and guide a team of Designers and Engineers
• Responsible and Accountable for 100% quality of his / her project
• Responsible and Accountable for Schedule and Budget - positive SPI and CPI of his / her project scope - Analyses schedule and progress trends and take necessary corrective / preventive actions
• Participate / Facilitate / Organize / run meetings effectively with client, operator / end client, OEMs, other internal and external stake holders
• Develop and build relationships with internal stakeholders and disciplines and new and existing clients - Effective Coordination and cooperation
• Checking of Design Basis Report & Technical Specifications
• Participate / Guide the team during Layout studies, Routing studies, model reviews, etc.,
• Responsible and Accountable for 3D model starting from set-up through development, model reviews and hand over
• Checking of 3D model, Plot plans, equipment layouts, piping layouts, isometrics, MTO etc.,
• Supports selection and checking of support drawings
• Support Material Handling studies, escape routes, safety layouts, etc.,
• Checking of Piping Material Classes, Specifications and Datasheets
• Checking of Material Requisitions, vendor documents/drawings reviews, Technical Bid evaluations, etc.,
• Technical Issue Resolution – Provide effective, efficient and feasible solution for the problems that arise during the project
• Should be capable of foreseeing the future issues, flag them, provide effective resolution
• Have a strong commercial mind set with rigorous variation control and ensure that the interests of the project, team members, department are protected. Responsible for follow up and ensure variations are raised / claimed with client and added to the budget
• Sharing lessons learnt with all stake holders concerned
• Ensure his / her team is organized and follows Ramboll / client specific guidelines and strategies as applicable
• Efficient utilization of Manpower including relocation to other projects
• Ensures efficient utilization of software in his / her team
• Support the sales and tendering processes for the department - Preparation of Deliverable list & Schedule, Man-hour estimate and Resource requirement – Should be able to align with the market conditions. Improve competitiveness and winnability
• Implementing Lean in Projects – Should always aim for optimizing the manhours spent on various activities, come out with novel ideas, effectively utilize the technologies and human intelligence to continuously improve the delivery model
• Responds to and requests from Project Management related to Scheduling and Reporting, including development of progress metrics, and/or key performance indicators
• Support employees in the team in projects with coaching and guidance
• Support in developing the services of the department further to meet current and future market and client demands - Promote the full-service portfolio towards customers and partners
• Continuously develop employees in the team through Performance and Development Process
• Support and contribute to the strategy and business plan implementation in the department and team

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical
• Minimum 18 to 20 years of experience within design of offshore Energy related topside facilities. A good understanding of what it takes to design, analyse and document offshore topside OSS
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading project teams or projects
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in the role of people management
• Should have handled at least 3 to 4 offshore sub-station (OSS) projects independently. Should have extensive knowledge in OSS layout requirements from various aspects and USA / EN / DNV / Client standards. Should have been part of various phases of the project – From feasibility studies / concept / FEED / Detail Engineering. If worked with EPC contractor / Fabrication yard will be an added advantage
• Well familiar with International codes and standards (US, EN, DNV, etc.)
• Expert level in piping routing, layout and support concepts
• Knowledge of 3D Model software like E3D and model review software like Navisworks
• Keen interest in leadership in terms of identifying and developing talent, setting the direction for teams and managing performance
• Good understanding of the commercial aspects of project execution
• Proven track record on delivering results on time, with high quality and within budget
• Good communication skills in English with the ability to work as part of a team interfacing with other disciplines and other stakeholders both in person and remotely
• Ability to actively participate in Plant Design team development and individual professional growth with a mindset and skills to focus on efficient solutions through standardisation and automation of work processes.
• Analytical skills, with an eye for detail

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:

Success Criteria

• Delivery of projects with right quality
• Positive CPI and SPI of projects under his / her control
• Strong variation management and focus on changes
• Minimal client complaints
• Satisfied Team – Healthy and good work life balance
• Continuously improve methods and productivity – Becoming more competitive in the market
• Efficient utilization of Manpower
• Compliance with Ramboll Values
• Should add value to projects and resolve issues amicably
• Positive feedback from team members and client

Working at Ramboll

To work at Ramboll means being part of a people organisation. We are focused on knowledge sharing and collaboration across competence areas and geography, and we aim for a strong diversity among our employees. This enables us to solve a broad range of projects, and we firmly believe that cross-collaboration leads to creative and longstanding solutions. Thus, the possibilities at Ramboll are many and diverse –we invest a lot in the development of people and offer career paths tailored for each individual.

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 14 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 has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

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