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…