ExcelHer : CAD Engineer - Utilities & Industrial Projects

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About ExcelHer program:  

Are you looking for an opportunity to restart your career?

Do you want to join an organization that values your experience, no matter when it was gained? We are pleased to introduce ExcelHer, Volvo Group India’s career returnship program. This program is designed for talented professionals who have taken a career break of one year or more and are ready to re-enter the workforce with confidence. The program offers a 9-month assignment and provides participants with access to professional development opportunities, mentorship from a business leader, and the chance to work with diverse teams across functions, technologies, and cultures.

Position Summary

The CAD Engineer will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, and reviewing utility layouts, infrastructure drawings, and plant engineering documentation for industrial projects. The role requires close coordination with process, civil, architectural, utility, and equipment suppliers to ensure accurate design integration, clash-free installation, and compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Utility Engineering & Layout Development

• Prepare and develop utility layouts for industrial facilities, including water, compressed air, gas, steam, chilled water, firefighting, and drainage systems.
• Plan and coordinate utility routing considering process requirements, maintenance access, and future expansion needs.
• Optimize utility distribution networks for efficient plant operation.

ETP (Effluent Treatment Plant) Planning

• Develop and review ETP layouts based on process requirements.
• Coordinate utility connections, equipment placement, piping routes, and maintenance access within ETP areas.
• Ensure integration of ETP facilities with overall plant infrastructure.

Engineering Drawing Review

• Study and interpret vendor drawings, particularly from paint shop and process suppliers such as Dürr.
• Review:
  • P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
  • General Arrangement (GA) Drawings
  • Utility Schematics
  • Equipment Layout Drawings
• Verify utility requirements and identify design constraints.

Coordination with Civil, Architectural & Structural Disciplines

• Review and coordinate:
  
  • PEB (Pre-Engineered Building) drawings
  • Architectural drawings
  • Civil and structural drawings
• Ensure utility systems are properly integrated with building structures and architectural requirements.

Clash Detection & Design Coordination

• Perform utility clash checks against equipment layouts, structural elements, architectural features, and vendor installations.
• Coordinate with Dürr and other equipment suppliers to resolve interface issues.
• Maintain updated coordinated layouts throughout project execution.

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Support preparation of drawings and documentation required for government approvals.
• Ensure utility and infrastructure layouts comply with applicable local regulations, safety standards, environmental requirements, and statutory norms.

Site Engineering Support

• Provide daily engineering support to site execution teams.
• Issue updated drawings and revisions as required for construction activities.
• Conduct site visits to verify installation progress and resolve drawing-related issues.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders for timely resolution of site challenges.

Qualifications 

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in industrial plant projects, manufacturing facilities, paint shops, automotive plants, or utility engineering.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (mandatory).
• Experience with Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, or equivalent coordination software is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  
  •  P&IDs
  • GA Drawings
  • Utility Layouts
  • PEB Drawings
  • Architectural Drawings
  • Structural Drawings
• Knowledge of industrial utility systems and ETP infrastructure.
• Experience in clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination.

Key Competencies

• Strong drawing interpretation and visualization skills.
• Good coordination and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project site environment.
• Capability to support execution teams with timely engineering solutions.

Location: Project Site, Hoskote 

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

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