Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

A Project Engineer at PECPL will be responsible for the endtoend technical execution of assigned equipment / process equipment fabrication projects. Major duties include:

• Project Planning & Coordination

  • Review customer specifications, purchase orders, technical documents, and ensure all requirements are understood.

  • Create project schedules and milestones (design, procurement, fabrication, testing, delivery) and ensure projects stay on track.

  • Coordinate interdepartmentally (Design, Process/Thermal, Fabrication / Shop Floor, Quality, Procurement, Logistics) to align deliverables and resolve technical issues.

• Design Support & Review

  • Liaise with thermal / mechanical design teams to validate design deliverables (thermal sizing, mechanical drawings, material selection) for manufacturability.

  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (ASME, EN, TEMA, etc.) and internal QA/QC requirements.

  • Manage change requests, engineering revisions, ensuring traceability of changes and communication to affected departments.

• Procurement & Material FollowUp

  • Work with procurement to define specifications for materials, components, weld consumables etc., ensure lead times are accounted for.

  • Monitor supplier deliverables, ensure quality and delivery schedule adherence.

• Fabrication / Manufacturing Execution

  • Oversee fabrication activities in shop: monitor progress, resolve technical & production bottlenecks, ensure adherence to fabrication drawings and quality standards.

  • Liaise with welding / inspection / NDT teams to ensure processes are being followed correctly.

  • Ensure tests, pressure / leak tests, dimensional verifications are done as required.

• Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure project execution adheres to safety norms, shop floor safety, environmental regulations, handling of heavy loads and lifting, handling hazardous materials etc.

  • Coordinate with quality team for inspections, nonconformances, and ensure corrective actions are executed.

  • Ensure documentation (QA / QC records, test certificates, material certificates, inspection reports) is maintained and submitted as per customer / regulatory requirements.

• Logistics, Testing, and Delivery

  • Plan for the testing, packaging, documentation, and shipping of completed equipment. Oversee ODC / oversize handling & logistics coordination.

  • Ensure timely dispatch, coordinate with logistics / transport teams, prepare necessary packing / lashing / route surveys where needed.

• Cost & Budget Control

  • Track project costs (material, labour, overheads), evaluate variances, and propose corrective actions.

  • Support estimation / quotation review for new projects in terms of feasibility, cost, schedule.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Process / Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

• -7 years

• Experience working with design teams, fabrication shops, inspection / testing, and with standards & codes used in pressure equipment / heat exchangers (e.g. ASME, TEMA etc.). 

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in reading & interpreting mechanical / fabrication drawings, welding symbols, piping layouts, pressure calculations, thermal design basics.

• Good grasp of project management tools & techniques: scheduling (Gantt / MS Project etc.), resource planning, risk management.

• Understanding of materials & metallurgy relevant for pressure / heat exchange / high temperature work.

• Familiarity with QA / QC / NDT / pressure testing.

• Skills in communication & documentation: clear technical reports, follow up, clarity.

Soft Skills

• Strong coordination and communication skills; ability to align teams across functions.

• Problem solving mindset; ability to anticipate issues & mitigate.

• Attention to detail, proactive, ability to manage multiple tasks / projects in parallel.

• Time management: ability to deliver on schedule.

• Leadership potential: able to lead small teams / contractors or vendors.

Reporting & Work Conditions

• Project Manager / Engineering Manager / Plant Head

• Works closely with: Thermal & Mechanical Design, Fabrication Shop, Procurement, Quality, Logistics.

• Onsite presence: shopfloor / fabrication area; periodic visits to supplier / workshop / customer sites may be needed.

• Work may involve heavy lifting, exposure to welding / fabrication processes, noise, overhead cranes etc.

• May require travel especially for site inspections, vendor followups, or logistics planning.