Job Description

The Lead Mechanical Process Designer will be responsible for leading and coordinating the design, development, and delivery of mechanical process design work for EPC projects. This role ensures that engineering outputs meet technical, financial, and scheduling objectives while maintaining compliance with industry standards, codes, and client specifications. The position requires strong leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage interfaces between engineering and other project functions, and provide technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop engineering plans, including scope of work, deliverables, and schedules.
• Ensure engineering outputs align with project technical, financial, and scheduling objectives.
• Track and assess engineering progress to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage interactions between various engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C) to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
• Oversee engineering interfaces with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to prevent delays and bottlenecks.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to internal engineering teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development within the engineering team.
• Monitor team performance and implement improvement initiatives as needed.
• Proactively identify and mitigate engineering risks impacting cost, timeline, or quality.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement design reviews, safety checks, and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all engineering-related discussions with clients.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders regarding progress, milestones, and technical challenges.
• Manage scope changes, evaluating their impact on cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize designs for cost savings without compromising quality or performance.
• Prepare technical specifications and assist in vendor evaluations.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and compliance with specifications.
• Support the construction team by resolving technical issues during project execution.
• Provide input during commissioning to ensure all systems are tested, verified, and compliant prior to client handover.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in mechanical process design, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior designer role on EPC projects.
• Strong background in mechanical and process design within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing project interfaces.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic project environments and travel to project sites as required.

VERTICAL:
ENGINEERING

Skills Required