Thermal Design Team Lead

Thermal Design Lead

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Thermal Design Team Lead, to join our Chennai Team, and this position will be directly reporting to Head of Department.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the mission we offer you:

The Thermal Design Team Lead will be responsible to lead and execute thermal design of heat exchangers using HTRI software. The role involves preparation, review, and approval of process and thermal datasheets, review of licensor heat exchanger datasheets, and development of exchanger design basis, specifications, and design guidelines, manage Pinch/HEN studies, and effectively lead and coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Qualifications / Skills:

• B.E. /B.Tech. /M.E. /M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 10 - 15 years of experience in Thermal design for process / Chemical /Fertilizers industries and rating of Heat exchangers –Shell and tube and Air-Cooled heat exchangers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Refinery & Petrochemicals, Fertilizer Projects, Chemicals – EPC
• projects experience will be an added advantage.
• Paper presentations in conferences and international magazines.
• Few years of experience in Process design activities will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Starting Date: January 2026

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

• Working experience in HTRI & EDR software.
• Working experience in process simulation software - Pro-II & HYSYS.
• Good knowledge of National & International codes & standards like API 660/661/662/663,
• ASME, TEMA, ALPEMA, HEI Standards and NACE.
• Experience in Pinch analysis/HEN studies.
• Heat loss and insulation thickness calculations.
• Familiarity with Statutory requirements like IBR, etc.
• Extensive knowledge about Heat transfer fundamentals, Design methods, calculations and
• applications.
• Familiarity of licensors design standards – UOP, Axens, CLG, Topsoe, Saipem, Lummus, Etc.
• Working experience in leading EPC / Licensor companies in India and Abroad.
• Extensive knowledge in vendor drawing review, conflict resolution, etc in EPC execution will
• be an added advantage.
• Recruitment, Development and training of young engineers in Thermal design.

Responsibilities:

• Thermal design of Heat Exchangers using HTRI software.
• Preparation/Checking/Approving of Process and Thermal Datasheet.
• Review of Licensor Heat exchanger datasheets.
• Development of Exchanger Design basis, specification, Design guides & working instructions
• Review/Checking/Approval of Heat exchanger Vendor Documents and Drawings.
• Ability to perform/guide/approve technical evaluations of vendor offer for all heat exchanger types.
• Lead the team for Pinch/HEN studies
• Ability to effectively manage team members and other engineering disciplines.

Your career with us

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, Graduate Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development.

What’s Next?

Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.
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Experience Level

Senior Level