Thermal Design Engineer - Power Group
On-sitePune, Maharashtra, India
Job Summary
Conduct thermal design calculations for fire tube boilers, including heat and mass balance, furnace sizing, heat transfer analysis, and efficiency calculations. Design and optimize key components such as furnaces, combustion chambers, smoke tubes, reversal chambers, tube arrangements, and economizers. Perform thermal simulations and CFD studies to validate equipment performance and ensure compliance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code and other industry standards. Prepare thermal design reports, engineering calculations, datasheets, and technical specifications while evaluating performance parameters like evaporation rates and flue gas temperatures. Provide technical support to proposal and sales teams by developing equipment sizing calculations and performance guarantees. Collaborate with mechanical, process, manufacturing, and project engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability. Investigate operational issues in existing installations and recommend engineering solutions, supporting commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline
- 4–5 years of experience in thermal design and performance engineering of fire tube boilers
- Strong understanding of Heat Transfer Principles
- Strong understanding of Combustion Engineering
- Strong understanding of Thermodynamics
- Strong understanding of Fluid Flow and Pressure Drop Calculations
- Strong understanding of Boiler Efficiency Improvement Techniques
- Familiarity with industrial boiler standards, codes, and regulations
- Experience in preparing technical proposals, performance calculations, and engineering documentation
- Microsoft Excel
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software
- Thermal Design Software
Desired Qualifications
- CFD Software (preferred)
- Knowledge of energy-efficiency enhancement systems such as economizers, air preheaters, and waste heat recovery systems utilizing PPSD and HTRI software tools
- Ability to conduct root cause analysis and performance diagnostics for boiler systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Understanding manufacturing, fabrication, and operational considerations associated with boiler construction
- Industrial Boiler Manufacturing
- Steam Generation Systems
- Process Heating Equipment
- Power & Energy Systems
- EPC Projects
- Thermal Engineering Consulting
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