Principal Engineer - Equipment Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 22, 2026.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is currently recruiting for Principal Engineer - Rotating and Package Equipment with 10+ years of experience in Equipment Engineering Environment with lead
role in project execution in oil and gas, petrochemical industry.
This role will be based out of our Chennai office.
The Role
The Principal Engineer will apply extensive and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the organization’s products and services.
This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has previous experience within R&P Equipment and wants to be part of a dynamic project team working as part of an international service line.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field
The key objectives for this role are:
Completes technical design work to a high standard in line with Client and Project requirements in the
following areas:
- Able to perform as a lead engineer in FEED / EPC projects
- Prepare project specifications / standards
- Ability to carry out / review pump, compressor and mechanical seal selection
- Produce & review mechanical data sheet for Rotating & Package equipment.
- Produce & review requisition for Rotating & Package equipment.
- Prepare & review technical bid analysis for Rotating & Package equipment.
- Review supplier documents for Rotating & Package equipment
- Ability to chair & coordinate meetings with suppliers Coordinates with other disciplines as and when required.
- Participate in Model Reviews and other design reviews as and when required.
- Conduct Performance Reviews for the team.
- Able to perform technical audits on projects
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Graduate in Mechanical Engineering (Essential)
- Postgraduate in Engineering (Desirable)
- Membership in Professional Organisations (Desirable)
- A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in Equipment Engineering Environment with lead role in project execution (Essential).
- Experience in offshore projects (Essential).
- Ability to lead medium sized teams in a multi-discipline task force-based engineering environment (Essential)
- Proven expertise in FEED and EPC Engineering execution including Field Engineering in Project execution (Desirable).