Shape Plant Engineering & Piping Solutions as an Engineer

Are you an enthusiastic, self-driven and results-oriented engineering professional looking for your next challenge? Join us as an Engineer in Chennai, India, and play a key role in delivering plant engineering and piping solutions for projects within the Pulp, Energy & Circularity Business Area. In this role, you will contribute to engineering design, modelling, coordination, and quality delivery while working closely with multidisciplinary teams. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, support project execution, and contribute to successful project outcomes in a global engineering environment.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering activities for plant engineering and piping, including layouts, support engineering, detailed design, and engineering calculations.
• Create 3D models for boiler and evaporator areas, including equipment, platforms, structures, and associated components.
• Consider operational, maintenance, access, load, and general arrangement requirements in engineering designs.
• Conduct engineering analyses and prepare technical deliverables that meet project quality requirements.
• Interface with systems such as COMOS and M-Files to support engineering execution and documentation.
• Collaborate with design, development, production, and project stakeholders to achieve delivery targets.
• Coordinate with internal and external parties to secure engineering inputs and maintain project schedules.
• Identify project risks and implement processes to achieve engineering and quality objectives.
• Support and coach reporting engineers and designers within your area of responsibility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering quality, productivity, and project execution.

Expectations from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in plant engineering, piping, or a related engineering field.
• Knowledge of engineering codes and standards.
• Experience using E3D and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with engineering systems such as COMOS and M-Files.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, modelling, and detailed design activities.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple engineering activities and priorities.

To succeed in this role

Success in this position requires strong expertise in plant engineering and piping design, combined with practical experience in modelling, engineering calculations, and technical coordination. You will need to consistently deliver high-quality engineering outputs, proactively manage project interfaces, and maintain schedules while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Equally important is your ability to support and develop engineers and designers while ensuring engineering solutions meet project objectives and quality expectations.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You will join the Engineering team supporting projects within the Pulp, Energy & Circularity Business Area. The team is responsible for plant engineering and piping activities, including layouts, detailed design, modelling, engineering calculations, coordination, and quality delivery. Working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the successful execution of engineering projects while supporting technical excellence and continuous improvement. The role offers opportunities to broaden your technical capabilities, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to complex industrial projects in a global environment.

Valmet offers an inspiring and challenging position with opportunities for professional development and growth. You will work in an international and collaborative environment where innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing are valued. We value our employees and provide the tools, support, and opportunities needed to help you succeed in your career.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers; we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential, never on personal characteristics such as gender, gender identity, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, or political views.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

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