In PersonOn-site in Chennai; travel to jobsites or vendor shops as required.
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering
About the job
Requirements
A mechanical diploma or degree is preferred; an engineering degree is a plus but is not mandatory.
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competency may substitute for educational requirements.
Five years of CAD design experience is required; HRSG CAD design or similar experience is preferred.
Experience with Autodesk design software, including AutoCAD, Plant3D, Navisworks, Revit, or Inventor, is required.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Strong analytical and computer skills are required.
Knowledge of ASME codes and product application is preferred, not required.
Ability to stay organized and work under pressure to meet deadlines is required.
A valid passport for international travel is required.
Responsibilities
Perform thorough checking of HRSG non-pressure assemblies, pressure parts, structural component assemblies, and equipment detail drawings.
Check design validity, compatibility with adjacent components, drawing procedures and standards, and mathematical accuracy.
When needed, prepare or update major component sub-assembly, section, and detail drawings, calculations, bills of materials, and 3D models for HRSGs and associated equipment.
Supervise drawing development and serve as a consultant to shops, subcontractors, and field personnel for projects.
Review project customer specifications.
Prepare major assembly, section, and detail drawings and itemized bills of materials.
Coordinate with the Project Design Lead on assigned projects.
Communicate and assist other departments with calculations and data sheets.
Develop and maintain 3D models of piping and equipment.
Generate weight calculations for parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
Participate in internal and customer 3D model walk-throughs.
Revise drawings.
Thoroughly check drawings and bills of materials.
Create project as-built drawings when required.
Assist in developing General Arrangements and Setting drawings.
Assist with reviewing vendor-generated drawings.
Maintain knowledge of current designs, standards, and procedures.
Assist and instruct drafters in standard drafting techniques, detailing, manufacturing, and construction procedures for company products.
Follow internal standards, project contracts and specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
Assist with preparing and maintaining internal design standards.
Support the Project Engineer, Project Design Lead, and Product Engineer with shop and field issues.
Serve as a consultant for shop and field questions.
Travel to jobsites or vendor shops as required.
Desired Qualifications
HRSG CAD design or similar experience.
Knowledge of ASME codes and product application.
A mechanical diploma or degree.
An engineering degree.
Project Design Lead
Babcock Power APAC Pvt. Ltd. · Chennai, India · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-26
Workplace: on_site
Department: VPI
Description
Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers.
Vogt Power International is looking for a talented CAD Design Coordinator/PDL/Checker to work on a multi-disciplined project team based out of Babcock Power APAC Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
Perform complete and thorough checking of Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) non-pressure assemblies, pressure parts, structural component assemblies and detail drawings of equipment.
Checking to include validity of design, compatibility with adjacent components, drawing procedures, drawing standards and mathematical accuracy.
When needed, assist with preparing or updating major component sub-assembly, sections and detail drawings, calculations, bill of materials and 3D models for Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) and associated equipment.
Supervise the development of drawings, serve as a consultant to shops, sub-contractors and field personnel for projects.
Essential Responsibilities:
Review project customer specifications
Prepare major assembly, section and detail drawings and itemized bill of materials
Coordinate with Project Design Lead on the project to which they are assigned
Communicate and assist other departments with calculations and data sheets
Develop and maintain 3D models of piping and equipment
Generate weight calculations for parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies
Participate in internal and customer 3D model walk-throughs
Revise drawings
Provide thorough checking of drawings and bill of materials
Create project as-built drawings if required
Assist in development of General Arrangements and Setting drawings
Assist with review of vendor generated drawings
Maintain knowledge of current designs, standards, and procedures
Assist and instruct drafters in the use of standard and acceptable drafting techniques, detailing, manufacturing, and construction procedures for company products
Follow internal standards, project contracts and specifications, and applicable codes and standards
Assist with preparation and maintenance of internal design standards
Provide support to the Project Engineer, Project Design Lead, and Product Engineer for shop and field issues
Serve as consultant for shop and field questions
Travel to jobsite(s) or vendor shops as required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Requirements
Job Requirements / Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
A degree in mechanical diploma is preferred. A degree in Engineering would be a plus but not mandatory.
Demonstrated knowledge and technical competency may be substituted for the educational requirements
Five (5) years CAD design experience (HRSG CAD design or similar preferred)
Experience with Autodesk suite of design software (AutoCAD, Plant3D, Navisworks, Revit, Inventor, etc.)
Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated excellent analytical and computer skills required
Knowledge of ASME codes and product application (preferred not required)
Must be organized and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Must have valid Passport for International Travel.