Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer in Chennai, भारत

A Mechanical Design Engineer working in a sewerage treatment plant (STP) is responsible for  designing, selecting, and supporting the installation of mechanical equipment used to treat  wastewater safely and efficiently.

1. Design Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems used in wastewater treatment processes.
• Prepare equipment layouts, piping layouts, and mechanical drawings.

• Design systems for:

o Pumps

o Blowers

o Mixers

o Screens

o Sludge handling equipment

o Aeration systems

• Ensure designs meet project specifications, environmental regulations, and safety standards.

2. Equipment Selection

• Select suitable equipment based on plant capacity and process requirements.
• Evaluate vendor technical specifications.
• Prepare technical data sheets for equipment procurement.
• Review supplier drawings and approve them.

3. Engineering Calculations

• Perform calculations for:

o Pump sizing

o Pipe sizing

o Flow rates

o Pressure losses

o Power requirements

• Ensure equipment efficiency and reliability.

4. Drawings and Documentation

• Prepare and review:

o Material Submittal preparation

o Mechanical General Arrangement (GA) drawings

o Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

o Equipment layout drawings

o Fabrication drawings

• Use software like:

o AutoCAD

o SolidWorks

o Autodesk Inventor

5. Coordination

• Coordinate with:

o Civil engineers

o Electrical engineers

o Process engineers

o Contractors

• Ensure mechanical systems integrate properly with plant structures and controls.

6. Site Support

Provide technical support during:

• Equipment installation
• Commissioning
• Testing

Key Skills Required

• Mechanical system design
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
• CAD software proficiency
• Equipment sizing and selection
• Understanding of piping systems
• Project coordination skills