Lead Engineer

Location: HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, India; Hybrid

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: 

• Lead the design, configuration, tuning, and deployment of real time pipeline simulation models (RTTM/Leak Detection/Batch Tracking).
• Develop, validate, and optimize transient hydraulic models for crude, refined products, gas, and multiphase pipelines.
• Perform detailed process modelling, simulation, and system optimization based on customer requirements.
• Guide development and integration teams on functional and technical requirements.
• Prepare and maintain functional specification development (FSD), system configuration, test procedures, and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of process and simulation engineers.
• Architect end-to-end solutions for real-time pipeline simulation use cases.
• Own technical decisions, modeling choices, and solution architectures for complex pipeline networks.
• Drive innovation in modeling, optimization, and training simulator features.
• Develop and validate process models for oil & gas pipeline systems (liquid, gas, or multiphase).
• Perform steady-state and transient simulations for operational and control scenarios.
• Work with real-time systems, SCADA integration, and digital twin workflows.
• Contribute to the enhancement of real-time transient pipeline simulation software.
• Interact directly with customers to understand requirements, operational challenges, and business goals.
• Conduct requirement analysis and define solution specifications.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations based on industry standards and best practices.
• Support technical pre-sales activities and deliver product demonstrations.
• Prepare technical solution proposals, architecture documents, and effort estimates.
• Collaborate with sales and product management teams to position the Pipeline Manager effectively.
• Ensure high-quality technical deliverables and adherence to timelines.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including software development, QA, and product management.
• Review models, scenarios, documentation, and customer presentations prepared

 

Who You Are: 

You are ready to act on challenges. You can Identifies and seizes new opportunities. You are persisting in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. You gave a track record of exceeding goals successfully. You push yourself and helps others achieve results.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• B.Tech or M.Tech in Chemical Engineering (mandatory).
• Strong hands-on experience in process modeling, simulation, and optimization.
• Experience with Operator Training Simulators (OTS) for process industries.
• Working knowledge of real-time transient modeling for oil & gas pipeline systems is highly desirable.
• Understanding of pipeline hydraulics, flow assurance, control logic, and operational scenarios.
• Familiarity with simulation tools used in the oil & gas pipeline domain (OLGA, SPS, Synergi, TGNET, PipeSIM, etc. – or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience leading engineering teams or technical project teams is preferred.

 

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

 

• Experience with digital twins, SCADA connectivity, or real-time engineering applications.

• Exposure to cloud-based architectures or enterprise-grade software solutions.

• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving customer needs.

• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

 

 

Our Culture & Commitment to You: 

 

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

 

 

 

About Us

WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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Job Summary: If you are an Engineering professional, Emerson has an exciting role for you! We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer to drive engineering leadership for our Pipeline Manager product suite, a mission critical real time transient modeling solution for the oil & gas industry. This role is both technically challenging and highly dynamic, requiring expertise in process modeling, simulation, pipeline hydraulics, optimization, and operator training Simulators. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, leadership qualities, and the ability to translate customer requirements into effective technical solutions.