Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Design Engineers, Design Engineers, Junior Design Engineers, Draughtsman for our static equipment and structural engineering design team. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end design, stress analysis, detailing, and fabrication engineering for atmospheric storage tanks, heavy structural steel, and pressure vessels. You will ensure all designs comply with international codes, client specifications, and local regulations while driving efficiency in shop fabrication and field erection.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Engineering Management
- Lead the engineering design and calculation of static equipment, including:
- Storage Tanks: Above-ground vertical atmospheric storage tanks as per API 650, API 620, and API 653.
- Pressure Vessels: Shell-and-tube heat exchangers, separators, and columns according to ASME Section VIII Div 1 & Div 2.
- Structural Steel: Pipe racks, equipment skids, platform structures, stairways, and support structures per AISC, BS, or ISO standards.




- Review and approve design calculations, mechanical data sheets, fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), and cutting plans.
- Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and stress analysis for critical components, nozzles, and structural connections where applicable.

2. Team Leadership & Project Execution
- Supervise, mentor, and guide a team of design engineers, draughtsmen, and 3D detailers (e.g., Tekla / PV Elite operators).
- Manage engineering schedules, deliverable registers, and man-hour estimates to ensure on-time execution.
- Conduct internal design reviews and cross-disciplinary coordination (e.g., Piping, Process, Quality Control, and Shop Fabrication).

3. Client & Vendor Coordination
- Act as the primary technical interface with clients, Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies, and EPC consultants for design approvals and technical queries (TQ / TQRs).
- Review supplier/sub-contractor technical proposal

📌 Lead Design Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Danem Group
📍 Chennai