Job Overview

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 mínimal 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.

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Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and Design as per Design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
- Prepare explicit 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 hig

📌 Principal Mechanical Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 McDermott
📍 Chennai