Lead Engineer - Layout & Piping Engineering

Role Description (Discipline General)
The Layout & Piping Engineer is responsible for the physical arrangement and design of equipment and piping systems within the processing areas of refinery, renewable fuel production facilities and petrochemicals related to investment project execution. The Engineer's involvement starts from the study phase where they are responsible for development of efficient Plot Plans for the site. Unit layouts and pipe routing plans, prepared in the definition phase, will set the foundation for subsequent plant 3D modeling that is implemented and governed in the Smartplant 3D environment. Layout and Piping Engineering has a central role in translating the Process Flow Diagrams and P&IDs into a safe, constructible and operable physical plant geometry. In the definition phase, the engineer focuses on finalizing equipment arrangements, ensuring spatial compliance with all standards and safety requirements, and establishing efficient plant internal logistics. The development of the plant 3D model for main process piping takes place in the definition phase and continues with detailed engineering in the execution. The design team prepares relevant Material Take-Offs (MTOs), job descriptions, purchase requisitions and all fabrication documentation such as isometric drawings and Tie in packages. The team is also responsible for managing stress analysis.
Description of tasks (Discipline General)
• Study/Concept: Plot Plan, Pipe routing study, definitions and map for Tie in’s, Basis of Design, preliminary MTOs and initial data for Civil engineering 
• Definition/Basic: Unit Layouts, Piping arrangement drawings, 3D model (30%), component lists, Tie in’s Map, estimation of insulation and fire protection materials, updated study phase information, design reviews 
• Execution/Detailed: Complete 3D model with all materials, components and features, job descriptions, MTOs for procurement, piping fabrication documentation such as isometric drawings and component lists, Insulation list and drawings, final initial data for Civil engineering, complete Tie in package, Stress analysis, design reviews, As Built documentation and data handover
Required skills and competencies (Discipline General)
Skills and competencies include, but are not limited to: 
• Proficiency in 3D modelling and simulation tools, especially in Smartplant 3D environment 
• Strong knowledge of piping stress principles 
• Strong knowledge of industrial standards, legislation and requirements in the industry 
• Experience in developing efficient layouts, plot plans and pipe routing 
• Understanding of process safety and risk mitigation
Qualifications
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline min. 10 years’ in piping design and plant layout within industrial plant engineering or capital project environments.
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. min. 7 years’ in piping design and plant layout within industrial plant engineering or capital project environments.
• Demonstrated Chief Design Engineer / Lead Design Engineer experience (incl. resource and team management, scope and work planning, coordination across functions & stakeholders, quality & compliance management, risk, issue and change management, communication & reporting, construction & commissioning support)
• Demonstrated experience working on brownfield modification projects, including integration with existing plant assets and legacy infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations, safe work practices, and risk mitigation in operational plant environments.
• Proven experience leading piping and layout design scope within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong proficiency in: 
o 3D plant modeling tools (e.g., Aveva E3D/E3D+, Smart 3D, PDMS, Plant3D)
o Piping and layout design principles, routing rules, and spatial coordination
o Reviewing and producing GA drawings, plot plans, equipment arrangements, and piping isometrics
o Supporting pipe stress analysis (understanding of stress requirements and interfaces with stress engineers)
• Solid understanding of industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.1/B31.3, EN, ISO, API).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with mechanical, process, electrical, civil/structural, and automation disciplines.
• Ability to lead model reviews, manage design clashes, and provide solutions related to accessibility, maintainability, and constructability.
• Experience preparing and reviewing piping material specifications, MTOs, and technical documents.
• Fluency in English, with strong communication skills for presenting concepts, leading meetings, and preparing high quality documentation. Finish language skills is a plus.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize activities, and ensure delivery quality for piping and layout engineering within project scope.
• Experience to work in international Onsite – Offshore (India) teams.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in FEED, basic design, and detailed design project phases.
• Experience in brownfield or plant modernization projects with complex integration requirements.
• Familiarity with modularization, prefabrication strategies, and constructability-driven design.
• Practical exposure to site visits, measurement, as built verification, or construction/installation support.
• Knowledge of digital engineering tools, integrated data platforms, and model based workflows.
• Experience participating in proposal work or supporting technical discussions with key customers.
• Understanding of sustainability considerations in layout engineering (e.g., space optimization, lifecycle operability, energy-efficient routing).