Role & responsibilities:
To lead the Piping Engineering activities across all EPC projects by guiding design, layout development, material engineering, routing, pipe stress coordination, interface management, fabrication oversight, and cross-functional coordination. The role ensures technical excellence, design standardization, engineering governance, timely deliverables, and delivery of high-quality piping engineering solutions that meet project, client, and statutory requirements.
Preferred candidate profile
- Strong subject-matter expertise in piping engineering, plant layout, routing & stress
- Proven leadership in managing large piping teams and multi-project portfolios
- Excellent stakeholder management with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil & Project teams
- Strong command over piping standards, codes and constructability aspects
- Ability to manage vendor reviews, fabrication drawings & site clarifications
- High attention to detail, risk identification and technical problem solving
- Robust communication, presentation, and client-facing capability
- Ability to drive design optimization,
standardization & engineering improvements
- Expert knowledge of piping systems for Water/Wastewater/Desalination/Process plants
- Strong understanding of P&IDs;, 3D model integration, GA drawings, isometrics & BOQs
- Piping material engineering, MTO preparation, specifications & line class creation
- Familiarity with fabrication (shop & field), erection methodology & hydro testing
- Advanced understanding of ASME, ASTM, AWWA, API, IS piping codes
- Experience with piping layout in water treatment plants (clarifiers, filters, RO skids, tanks, pumping stations)
- Ability to review vendor documents, interface drawings & equipment connection detail
General Competency
- Leadership & Team Development
- Planning & Priority Management
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Communication & Client Interaction
- Documentation & Quality Compliance
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Reporting & Governance
📌 Lead Engineer-Piping (Chennai)
🏢 WABAG
📍 Chennai