Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Principal Mechanical Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Mechanical Engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Mechanical Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Mechanical Engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise as well as broad knowledge of the Mechanical discipline within the Engineering function.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and Design as per Design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situations
Prepare transparent and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures
Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements




Clearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view
When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
Direct small or medium Mechanical Engineering team as a Lead Engineer
Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project, including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all workforce resources - agree on allocations with the Discipline Manager
Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified
Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
Act as project representative for the discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and

📌 Principal Mechanical Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 McDermott International
📍 Chennai