Senior Engineer - Industrial Decarbonization

Guidehouse

5 - 10 years

5 - 9 Lacs

chennai thiruvananthapuram

Posted:1 day ago| Platform:

Apply

Skills Required

printing san renewable energy staffing financial analysis analytical consulting thermal manager quality control machinery

Work Mode

Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Conduct virtual or onsite energy audits in industrial facilities, focusing on textile, apparel, and footwear sectors.
Collect, analyze, and model energy and process data to identify emission reduction opportunities and support decarbonization proposals.
Develop and maintain calculation models and workbooks for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and process upgrades.
Conduct energy and project economics/financial analysis and calculate financial KPIs and develop graphical representations for finance team audience (e.g. CFO or treasury).
Collaboration with machinery manufacturers and vendors in India, Bangladesh or other Southeast Asia countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia analyzing their project proposals, clarifying additional data requests, facilitating their engagement with factories and conducting due diligence on their proposals.
Research and maintain a list of measures and technologies including thermal, electrical energy efficiency, waste heat recovery, energy upgrades, renewable energy, fuel-switching and electrification, process machinery upgrades, circular strategies, low-carbon materials etc.
Characterize their emission reduction potential, installation costs, operations and maintenance costs and performance factors based on research and primary information from machinery manufacturers
Standardize and update assumptions for calculations (e.g., emission factors, conversion factors) using public and paid sources.
Analyse industry platforms and initiatives supporting data sharing and decarbonization.
Translate technical findings into actionable business insights for clients and internal teams.
Support the development of proposals and presentations for multinational clients and internal stakeholders.

What You Will Need

Minimum 5 years experience in industrial decarbonisation, energy management, or a related engineering field (ideally within textile, footwear, or apparel).
Master s degree in engineering, environmental science, physics, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Index Match, Pivot Tables, Regressions, Macros) and skilled with PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience managing and interpreting large datasets.
Superior team-oriented, interpersonal skills
Highly developed organizational and management skills (e.g., ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness)
Ability to work overtime hours as needed to maintain project schedules
Experience coordinating with subcontractors and external partners, particularly in Southeast Asia (e.g., Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia).
Familiarity with the structure of global textile supply chains, including clusters, material flows, and key stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, brands, solution providers).
Experience with fibre-to-fabric processes (spinning, knitting, weaving), wet processing (dyeing, printing, finishing), and/or fabric manufacturing (cutting, sewing).
Ability to quantify and analyze water, energy, and chemical usage in textile processes and propose reduction strategies through optimization or advanced technologies.
Understanding of industry platforms and collaborative initiatives driving decarbonization and sustainability in the textile sector.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams and geographies.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work with attention to detail and minimal need for quality control.

What Would Be Nice To Have

Certified Energy Manager or Auditor (CEM, CEA) certification.
Experience with application programming (e.g., R, Python) and interfacing with AI tools.
Proficiency in Southeast Asian languages.
Knowledge of both traditional and sustainable textile materials and fibres.
Established connections with textile brands, factories, or machinery vendors.
Proven extracurricular activities and/or international experience aligned with the position.

More Jobs at Guidehouse

Coder / Senior Coder / QA - Profee & Facility

Chennai

2 - 7 yrs

INR 2 - 7 Lacs

Senior Process Associate

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

2 - 5 yrs

Salary: Not disclosed

Devops Infrastructure Engineer

Thiruvananthapuram

Experience: Not specified

INR 1 - 4 Lacs

Quality Analyst - KYC

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Experience: Not specified

Salary: Not disclosed

Senior Process Associate

Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Experience: Not specified

Salary: Not disclosed

Mock Interview

Practice Video Interview with JobPe AI

Start Job-Specific Interview

Start Your Job Search Today

Browse through a variety of job opportunities tailored to your skills and preferences. Filter by location, experience, salary, and more to find your perfect fit.