Lead Engineer, EI&C
IN775 Valmet Technologies Private Limited · Chennai, India
About The Role
Lead Engineer, EI&C will be responsible for leading the functional design and engineering activities related to Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control systems within Valmet Technologies Private Limited projects, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to relevant standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the functional design, specification, and engineering of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control (EI&C) systems for industrial projects, primarily within the pulp and paper, energy, or similar heavy process industries.
- Develop and review EI&C architecture, control philosophies, functional design specifications (FDS), and other design documents.
- Oversee the selection and specification of control system hardware/software (DCS, PLC, SCADA).
- Collaborate with process engineers, mechanical engineers, and other project stakeholders to integrate EI&C systems seamlessly into overall plant designs.
- Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., IEC, ISA, NFPA) and company-specific engineering guidelines.
- Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and provide solutions for complex EI&C challenges.
- Participate in supplier evaluations, technical bid analysis, and provide recommendations for procurement of control system.
- Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities.
- Manage and track engineering progress, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure proper handover to operations and maintenance teams.
- Strong controls background required.
- Knowledge of:
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Control narratives
- Wiring diagrams
- Loop diagrams
- Control philosophy development
- Preferable experience with functional engineering in COMOS tool
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in EI&C engineering, with a significant portion in functional design and lead roles within heavy process industries (e.g., pulp & paper, power generation, oil & gas, chemicals).
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing distributed control systems (DCS) such as Valmet DNA, ABB, Siemens, Emerson, Honeywell, or similar.
- Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, motor control centers (MCC), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and low/medium voltage electrical systems.
- Proficient in developing functional design specifications (FDS), control narratives, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and loop diagrams.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, ISA, ATEX, SIL).
- Experience with project lifecycle from conceptual design through commissioning and startup.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage technical teams and interact effectively with clients and vendors.
- Problem-solving attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required by project needs.
We offer
We offer you a rewarding position in a global industry leader in pulp and energy industries with the possibilities to grow professionally.
If this sounds like something you are looking for and you are ready to go forward in your career, send your application with your CV via the link provided latest by 17th September 2026
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
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