Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)

E&I Engineer Jobs in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

E&I engineers are in steady demand at refineries, chemical plants, power stations, water treatment plants and process-skid builders. We recruit instrumentation design, commissioning, maintenance and project engineers for Chennai's Manali-Ennore belt, Cuddalore SIPCOT, Thoothukudi and Nagapattinam.

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What employers look for in E&I engineers

Process plants need E&I engineers for commissioning and maintenance, while EPC firms and skid builders hire for instrument design, datasheets and vendor engineering. Experience with a DCS or PLC platform is a strong advantage.

Typical qualification: Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in EIE, ICE, EEE or Instrumentation.

Field instruments & calibrationDCS / PLC / SCADALoop checking & commissioningInstrument datasheets & hook-upsSmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)Hazardous area classificationControl valvesHART / Foundation Fieldbus

Positions open to E&I engineers

Design Engineer

Design engineers create the drawings, models and calculations that the shop floor and site build from.

2 E&I openings →

Project Engineer

Project engineers deliver a project from kick-off to handover: scope, schedule, cost and the client.

2 E&I openings →

Application Engineer

Application engineers are the technical voice of the product: selection, sizing, demos and after-sales support.

1 E&I openings →

Sales Engineer

Sales engineers win orders by understanding a customer's process and proposing the right product or package.

1 E&I openings →

Quality Engineer

Quality engineers make sure what leaves the gate meets the drawing, the standard and the customer.

3 E&I openings →

Estimation Engineer

Estimation engineers build the cost of a job before it is won: material, labour, overheads and risk.

1 E&I openings →

Proposal Engineer

Proposal engineers turn tender enquiries into compliant, competitive techno-commercial offers.

1 E&I openings →

E&I engineer openings

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ⓘThese openings show the roles Heron Consultancy recruits for. Vacancies change every week, so send your CV or write to hr@heronconsultancy.com and our consultants will confirm current openings that match your profile.

HC-CHEM-103Contract

Sales Engineer – Specialty Chemicals

Client: a refinery maintenance contractor · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location: Ennore, Chennai
Experience: 2–4 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.7–5.6 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Generate enquiries from OEMs, EPC contractors and end users in the assigned territory
Understand technical requirements and recommend suitable products or systems
Prepare quotations with the proposal team and follow up to order closure
Maintain CRM records, monthly forecasts and collection follow-up
Coordinate with production and logistics on delivery commitments

Skills: CRM (Zoho / Salesforce) · Techno-commercial negotiation · Product presentations · Two-wheeler with valid licence

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HC-EPC-105Full-time

Project Engineer – Piping & Mechanical Construction

Client: an oil & gas EPC company · EPC & Project Contracting

Location: Egmore, Chennai
Experience: 9–12 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹9.7–14.0 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-POWER-108Full-time

Project Engineer – Power Plant O&M

Client: a thermal power O&M contractor · Power Plants (Thermal, Solar, Wind)

Location: Kamuthi, Ramanathapuram
Experience: 7–12 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹8.0–10.7 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Prepare project schedule and track progress against milestones
Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication and site teams
Handle client communication, MOMs and progress reports
Manage subcontractors and site execution
Close out with documentation, as-built drawings and handover

Skills: MS Project / Primavera P6 · Site execution · Client coordination · Documentation & reporting

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HC-WATER-105Full-time

Design Engineer – Water Treatment Process Design

Client: an RO and ZLD systems supplier · Water & Wastewater Treatment

Location: Palladam, Tiruppur
Experience: 3–6 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.1–8.6 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Prepare 3D models, GA and detail drawings to code and client specification
Perform design calculations and select materials
Release BOMs and engineering change notes
Review vendor drawings and resolve shop-floor queries
Maintain drawing control and revision history

Skills: AutoCAD · SolidWorks / Creo / Inventor · Design calculations · Drawing control

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HC-POWER-113Full-time

Quality Engineer – Power Plant QA/QC

Client: a solar EPC developer · Power Plants (Thermal, Solar, Wind)

Location: Avadi, Tiruvallur
Experience: 6–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.9–7.9 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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HC-OILGA-112Full-time

Quality Engineer – Pipeline QA/QC

Client: a city gas distribution company · Oil & Gas

Location: Thiruthuraipoondi, Tiruvarur
Experience: Fresher–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹2.6–4.8 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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HC-SUGAR-110Full-time

Quality Engineer – Process Lab

Client: a sugar and cogeneration company · Sugar, Paper & Process Mills

Location: Tindivanam, Viluppuram
Experience: 5–9 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.3–7.9 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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HC-CHEM-113Contract

Design Engineer – Process Equipment

Client: a refinery maintenance contractor · Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery

Location: Ennore, Chennai
Experience: 4–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.9–8.1 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Prepare 3D models, GA and detail drawings to code and client specification
Perform design calculations and select materials
Release BOMs and engineering change notes
Review vendor drawings and resolve shop-floor queries
Maintain drawing control and revision history

Skills: AutoCAD · SolidWorks / Creo / Inventor · Design calculations · Drawing control

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HC-WATER-109Contract

Application Engineer – Membranes & Water Chemicals

Client: a municipal water projects contractor · Water & Wastewater Treatment

Location: Minjur, Chennai
Experience: 5–7 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.7–8.5 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Size and select products for customer applications
Conduct technical presentations, trials and demonstrations
Support the sales team with technical clarifications
Train customers and channel partners
Feed field issues back to design and NPD teams

Skills: Product selection software · Technical presentations · Field trials · Customer training

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HC-WATER-110Full-time

Estimation Engineer – Water Treatment Packages

Client: a municipal water projects contractor · Water & Wastewater Treatment

Location: Palladam, Tiruppur
Experience: 3–5 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.2–6.1 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Take off quantities from drawings and prepare BOQs
Estimate material weights, consumables, man-hours and machine hours
Compare vendor rates and maintain a cost database
Prepare rate analysis and support pricing decisions
Reconcile estimates against actuals after project closure

Skills: Quantity take-off · Rate analysis · AutoCAD measurement · Excel / costing software

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HC-EPC-111Full-time

Proposal Engineer – EPC Tenders

Client: an industrial projects contractor · EPC & Project Contracting

Location: Manali, Chennai
Experience: 5–8 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.5–8.8 LPA
Discipline: E&I
Qualification: B.E. EIE / ICE / EEE

Role details

Study RFQs, tender specifications, datasheets and P&IDs
Prepare technical and commercial bids, deviations and clarifications
Obtain vendor quotes for bought-out items and compile cost sheets
Submit bids on e-procurement portals before deadlines
Hand over won orders to the project team with a clear kick-off file

Skills: Tender documentation · MS Excel costing · Vendor RFQ management · Technical writing

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Frequently asked questions

Which industries hire E&I engineers in Tamil Nadu?

The most active employers on our desk are in Water & Wastewater Treatment, Chemical, Petrochemical & Refinery, EPC & Project Contracting, followed by many other sectors listed on this page.

Where are most E&I engineer jobs located?

Openings are concentrated in Ennore, Tiruppur, Egmore, Ramanathapuram, with roles in every district of Tamil Nadu.

What qualification do I need?

Diploma or B.E./B.Tech in EIE, ICE, EEE or Instrumentation.

How do I apply for E&I engineer jobs with Heron Consultancy?

Upload your CV on our website or email it to hr@heronconsultancy.com with 'E&I Engineer' and your preferred location in the subject line. There is no fee for candidates.