Dear Brothers & Freshers; This article is Specifically Prepared to Guide Indian Fresh Graduates of B.E/B TECH/DIPLOMA (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Chemical Engg) who are interested to get a Job & to develop Skills required to enter into EPC DESIGN INDUSTRY in Oil, Gas,Petrochemical & Power plant Projects as a Fresher.

1. CAREER GUIDANCE FOR FRESHERS TO ENTER INTO EPC DESIGN INDUSTRY-
(2013 Edition)
SYNOPSIS:
Dear Brothers & Freshers;
This article is Specifically Prepared to Guide Indian Fresh Graduates of B.E/B TECH/DIPLOMA (Civil,
Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Chemical Engg) who are interested to get a Job & to develop
Skills required to enter into EPC DESIGN INDUSTRY in Oil, Gas,Petrochemical & Power plant Projects
as a Fresher.
Fresh graduates of MBA/ARTS, B.E/Diploma Computer science & Information Technology Streams are
advised to visit www.yourcgc.com for career guidance in software field.
http://www.slideshare.net/forafroz/career-guidance-council-introduction
Strategy for Getting a Design Job as a Fresher:
1) Attend the Software Training class conducted by the Institutes & get the certification. The course
fee may vary from 25 k INR to 40 k INR but think its your Valuable investment.
2) Follow the Ideas giving by Coaching Institutes to find an Initial Job, of course some centers
provide placement Assistance.
3) Apply in JOB Website & Join Professional groups specifically designed for freshers ( also
mentioned in End of this article)
Note for Freshers: Additional training courses related to ur branch of study in addition to basic Education
qualification is necessary which helps u to distinguish you from other competitors in Interview. In this
rapidly changing world, it is very important to “think different” in order to stay ahead of global
competition.These were the strategies I Followed by Myself when I was a Fresher that help me get a
First job in a good company..
JOB SCOPE IN EPC DESIGN INDUSTRY:
Design sector is booming and professionals are in demand so Freshers are advised to do these
softwares. Attached MNC companies (see the Appendix 1 & 2 ) in India & globally use the below
softwares for oil and gas Projects. After getting good experience (5 yrs.) you can explore for overseas
opportunities where you will get Handsome salary not less than 5000 USD PER MONTH.
SOME OF INTERNATINAL DESIGN COMPANIES:
EPC companies (ABB, AECOM, Aker Solutions, Alstom, Ambitech, AMEC, Areva, Atkins, Bechtel, Black &
Veatch,Black Cat, Brinderson, Burns&McDonnel, Canadaoil, CB&I(Lummus), CCC, CDI, CH2MHill,
Chemtex, Chiyoda, Clough, CTCI, DAEWOO, DAR, Descon, Dodsal, Doosan, Dow, ENGlobal, Enmar, Essar,
ETA, Fichtner, Fluor, Foster Wheeler, Fugro, GE, GPS, Grenland, GS Engg (LG), Gulf Interstate, Gulf oil,
Hatch, Hindustan Dorr Oliver, Honeywell, Hyundai, IBI chematur, Invensys, Jacobs, JGC, JRay
McDermott, Kanfa, KBR, Kentz, Keppel fel, Kirloskar, L&T, Lahmeyar Gmbh, Linde, Litwin, Lurgi, M.N.
Dastur, MECON, Mitsubishi, MODEC, MottMac, Mustang, NPCC, Penspen, Petrofac, Prory, Ramboll,
Relience, Rolta, S&B, Saipem, Samsung, Sandvik, Sandwell, Sargent&Lundy, Schneider, Shaw group,

2. Siemens, Simon carves, SKEC, SNC Lavalin, Sofcon ,TCE, Tebodin,Technicas Reunidas, Technimont,
Technip, Toyo, Triune, Udhe, URS, Valdel, Willbros, Winkcos, Worley Parsons) & MANY MORE
COMPANIES ARE KEEP EXPANDING.
TO BECOME A PIPING DESIGN ENGINEER:
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (B.E/Diploma-MECHANICAL)
SOFTWARES TO LEARN:
For BE Graduates:
Priority Softwares To Learn To Enter Into Design Sector: Plant Design System (PDS), Plant Design
Management System (PDMS), Caesar II STRESS ANALYSIS
SOFTWARE To learn after Expereince: SMART PLANT P&ID;SMART PLANT 3D;SMART PLANT
REVIEW
For Diploma Graduates: To become a Piping Designer or Drafts man- AutoCAD, MicroStation,
Institutes teaching these Software:
1) http://www.kagira.com
2) Atharva ProcTek
Karvenagar – Pune - India
Phone: +91 20 25473661
E-mail: training@aproctek.com
Website: training.aproctek.com
3) http://www.caddcentre.ws/
4) www.klgsystel.com ( for Caesar 2)
5) http://www.training.mechcicadd.com
Typical tasks of PIPING Design Engineer /Draughts man include:
 Development of P&ID’s based on FEED
 Preparation of design basis; project specification
 Piping material specifications;3D model project set-up
 Piping studies;Stress analysis
 Piping general arrangement drawings
 Piping material take-offs
 Support material take-off
 Vessel Design,

3. TO BECOME A CIVIL /STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER:
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION: (M.E/B.E/Diploma-CIVIL/ARCHITECTURE/STRUCTURAL)
For Engg Graduates:
Priority Softwares to enter into design field: STAAD PRO.
Other softwares to learn after experience: Tekla Structures (Xsteel), MAT 3D, Foundation 3D, InRoads,
Architectural Desktop, BOCAD, SACS, ANSYS
For Diploma Graduates: To become a Designer or Drafts man- AutoCAD, MicroStation,
Institutes teaching these Software:
1) http://www.caddcentre.ws/
2) http://www.training.mechcicadd.com/
Typical tasks of Civil /Structural Design Engineer /Draughts man include:
 Preparation of project specification
 Steel framed buildings and superstructures
 Pipe and cable rack structures, stack supporting structures, and platforms
 Preparation of project specification
 Reinforced concrete framed structures
 Equipment and machinery foundations
 Concrete storage silos and large diameter storage tank foundations
 Retaining, dyke, and boundary walls
 Cable and pipe trenches and tunnels
 Roads, pavement, grading plans, and drainage systems
 Gates, compound walls, and fencing
TO BECOME AN ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER:
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (M.E/B.E/Diploma-,EEE,POWER ELECTRONICS)
SOFTWARES TO LEARN:
For Engg Graduates:
Priority software to learn to enter into Field: ETAP
Software to learn after experience: SMART PLANT ELECTRICAL
For Diploma Graduates: To become a Electrical Designer or Drafts man- Electrical CAD, MicroStation.
Institutes teaching this software:
1) ETAP Automation Private Limited
Contact: N. KamalaKannan
3C, Block 9, Kences Towers
1, Ramakrishna Street, T. Nagar

4. Chennai - 600 017
Tel: +91 044 42023451
Mobile: 9840105063
Fax: +91 044 42121297
E-mail: kamal.kannan@etapautomation.com
Demo view of ETAP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDuLAqWVqQE
Typical tasks of Electrical Design Engineer include:
 Preparation of design basis; project specification;Single line diagram
 Load flow studies; Selection of HV/LV switchgear, motor control centers
 Selection of power / distribution transformers
 Designing supply change over schemes for incomers and outgoing feeder control schemes
 Selection of feeder /motor / transformer protection relays
 Switchgear / MCC room layout
 Battery room layouts; Cable tray / trench layouts
 Earthing layouts; Cable routing layouts
 Lighting (indoor/outdoor) layouts; Lightning protection layouts
 Power and control cable schedules
TO BECOME INSTRUMENT DESIGN ENGINEER:
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (B.E/Diploma-ICE,EIE,)
For Engg Graduates:
SOFTWARES TO LEARN: INTOOLS (SMART PLANT INSTRUMENTATION)-Version 9.0
For Diploma Graduates: To become Instrument Designer or Drafts man- Electrical CAD, MicroStation.
Institutes teaching this software:
1) If you are interested to attend this course, Kindly contact MR.Gijo urgently at:
07250288088, 07739307360
Regards
GIJO K .V; BANGALORE, INDIA
Email:training.intools@gmail.com
Mobile: 0091-7250288088,9334416763
2) Atharva ProcTek
Karvenagar – Pune - India
Phone: +91 20 25473661
E-mail: training@aproctek.com
Website: training.aproctek.com
3) Paresh Patil (CEO) -
Monarch Techno Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
32, Grow More Tower, Plot No. 5,

5. Sector-2, Kharghar,
Navi Mumbai-410210,
India.
Mob. No: +91-8879640111
Ph. No. +91-22-65654999.
E-mail ID: paresh.patil@monarch-india.com
Web: WWW.monarch-india.com
Demo view of smart plant instrumentation:
http://www.intergraph.com/assets/flash/demo-center/EngineeringSchematics.aspx
Typical tasks of Instrument Design Engineer/Designer include:
 Preparation of instrument index; interlock logic diagrams
 Preparation of cable tray / cable trench layouts
 Preparation of junction box termination drawings
 Preparation of instrument hook up drawings;loop diagram.
 Preparation of cable schedules; fire and gas drawings
 Preparation of cause and effect drawings
 Sizing of control valves, orifice plates, and relief valves
 Attending SAFOP / HAZOP meetings
TO BECOME A PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER:
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (B.E/Diploma-CHEMICAL,PETROCHEMICAL, POLYMER
TECHNOLOGY)
Softwares To Learn: Process simulation (HYSYS) ;HAZOP ANALYSIS
Institutes teaching these Software:
1) Atharva ProcTek
Karvenagar – Pune - India
Phone: +91 20 25473661
E-mail: training@aproctek.com
Website: training.aproctek.com
Typical tasks of Process Design Engineer include:
 Development of P&ID’s based on FEED
 Sizing calculations;Hydraulic calculations
 Performing insulation and heat tracing calculations
 Preparation of line list, equipment list, valve list, etc.
 Preparation of plant operation and maintenance manual
 Attending SAFOP / HAZOP meetings
TO BECOME A PLANNING ENGINEER:

6. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION : (B.E/Diploma-Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)
Softwares To Learn: Primavera latest version
Institutes teaching these Software:
1) http://www.caddcentre.ws/
2) www.klgsystel.com
Typical tasks of A Planning Engineer include:
 Understanding the scope of the project
 Identifying the best series of events in the correct order for the project to finish on time and on budget
 Presenting the schedule of work to others in the company and the client organisation involved with
the project
 Developing detailed yet simple to understand schedules and graphs
 Producing visual aids to help explain the schedule of work, including bar charts and network diagrams
 Using specialist computer software to help keep the project on course
 Monitoring the progress of the project at different stages of its development
 Making sure the achieved progress on the project fits the progress anticipated in the schedule
 Making adjustments to schedules if necessary
JOB SEARCH TIPS TO ENTER IN EPC DESIGN SECTOR:
METHOD 1: Follow the Ideas giving by Coaching Institutes where you are undergoing training to find an
Initial Job , Of course some centers provide placement Assistance. Sometimes you can’t find a JOB in an
MNC company as a Fresher. No problem start with a middle class design company after a couple of
years experience you can switch over.
METHOD 2: visit the below mentioned website which is specifically designed to help fresh graduates to
get a first Job..
www.careerage.com
www.freshersworld.com
www.chetanasforum.com
www.vfreshers .com
www.freshersjob.in
www.indianfresher.com
www.yuvajobs.com
The above websites contains walkin interviews, tips for writing resume and tips to crack the written and
Group discussion and Interview. Training additional courses for Fresher’s.Visit these sites and get
enormous benefits....
In addition You can register your resume in following Best Jobwebsites of India & Perform Job search .
1) www.naukri.com
2) www.monsterindia.com
3) www.timesjobs.com

7. 4) www.careerage.com
5) www.jobsahead.com
6) www.careerindia.com
7) www.apnacircle.com
METHOD 3: JOIN EPC PROFESSIONAL YAHOO GROUP TO KNOW DESIGN SECTOR VACANCIES
BY VISITING
https://login.yahoo.com/config/login_verify2?.intl=us&.src=ygrp&.done=http%3a//finance.groups.yahoo.co
m%2Fgroup%2Fepcprofessionals%2Fjoin%3F
EPC Professional Group (Source of Network - A bridge between Engineers & HRs)
EPC PG is dedicated to Oil & Gas EPC Professionals (Offshore/Onshore production, Refinery,
Petrochemical & LNG) which is created for general service including circulating the current job
vacancies on various part of globe & sharing the technical stuffs & updating the events of Oil &
Gas EPC Industry (Up/Mid/Downstream Hydrocarbon) to the employees & employers in the EPC
field.
Enrolment in this group may help
ü Professionals: to reach right employers/recruiters
ü Recruiters/Employers: to reach right resources
ü Technical Discussion
ü Updating the knowledge regarding events in EPC Industry
Features of EPC Professional Group
ü Job Seekers can post their resume in EPC PG site
ü Employers can post their requirements
ü Technical Discussion
ü Free Multidiscipline Engineering Consulting
ü Find People/References from member database
METHOD 4: JOIN LINKED IN DESIGN ENGINEER GROUPS TO KNOW THE LATEST VACANCIES IN
DESIGN SECTOR
For Example a Mechanical Engineer Graduate searching for Piping Design jobs can join the below Linked
in Group
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2419471&mostPopular=&trk=tyah
Similarly Electrical Engineer Graduate searching for Electrical Design jobs can join the below Linked in
Group

8. http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Electrical-Design-Engineers-
2056300?gid=2056300&mostPopular=&trk=tyah
How TO search job using Linked in Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eTDnSnDMgE
CONCLUSION:
Hope this Article will inspire at least one Fresher to become a Successful Design Engineer. If you are
looking for Design job, this is the right time to undergo the above mentioned Software Training.
Keep Learning, Keep Applying And Keep Succeeding …
GOOD LUCK JOB HUNTING….
Prepared By;
Mohamed Uwaise- Instrumentation Engineer Working for Oil & Gas Projects.
TH
DATE:10 MARCH 2013
APPENDIX1:DATABASE EPC COMPANIES IN INDIA
AREA COMPANY NAME TYPE HEAD QUARTERS
AHMEDABAD HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER JV USA
FOREIGN
AHMEDABAD JACOBS MNC USA
FOREIGN
BANGALORE GE OIL & GAS MNC UK
BANGALORE L&T SARGENT & LUNDY JV INDIA-USA
BANGALORE L&T VALDEL JV INDIA-USA
FOREIGN
BANGALORE PRAXAIR MNC USA
FOREIGN
BANGALORE S & B INDIA MNC USA
FOREIGN
BANGALORE CHEMTEX MNC USA
FOREIGN
BANGALORE ATKINS MNC UK
FOREIGN
BANGALORE VALDEL MNC USA
FOREIGN
BANGALORE ABB MNC SWITZERLAND
BARODA L&T SARGENT & LUNDY JV INDIA-USA
FOREIGN
BARODA LINDE MNC GERMANY
BARODA L&T CHIYODA JV INDIA-JAPAN
BARODA HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER JV USA
FOREIGN
BARODA JACOBS MNC USA
CHENNAI HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER JV USA

9. FOREIGN
CHENNAI BLACK & VEATCH MNC USA
FOREIGN
CHENNAI DOW CHEMICALS MNC USA
FOREIGN
CHENNAI FICHTNER MNC GERMANY
FOREIGN
CHENNAI FOSTER WHEELER MNC USA
CHENNAI L&T-ECC INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
CHENNAI MOTTMAC MNC UK
FOREIGN
CHENNAI PETROFAC MNC UK
FOREIGN
CHENNAI SAIPEM MNC ITALY
FOREIGN
CHENNAI TECHNIP MNC FRANCE
FOREIGN
CHENNAI WABAC MNC INDIA
CHENNAI L&T VALDEL JV INDIA-USA
FOREIGN
CHENNAI MCDERMOTT MNC USA
INDIA-
CHENNAI L&T - RAMBOLL JV NETHERLAND
FOREIGN
CHENNAI RAMBOLL MNC NETHERLAND
FOREIGN
CHENNAI ABB MNC SWITZERLAND
DELHI DESEIN INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
DELHI ENGINEERS INDIA LIMITED MNC INDIA
FOREIGN
DELHI HYUNDAI ENGG MNC S.KOREA
FOREIGN
DELHI LG ENGG MNC KOREA
FOREIGN
DELHI SAMSUNG ENGG MNC S.KOREA
FOREIGN
DELHI TRIUNE - SAIPEM MNC ITALY
FOREIGN
DELHI CTCI MNC TAIWAN
FOREIGN
DELHI ALSTOM MNC USA
FOREIGN
DELHI JACOBS MNC USA
FOREIGN
DELHI FOSTER WHEELER MNC USA
FOREIGN
DELHI MITSUBSHI MNC S.KOREA
FOREIGN
DELHI PROJECT DEVELOPMENT INDIA LTD MNC INDIA
FOREIGN
DELHI DAEWOO MNC S.KOREA
FOREIGN
DELHI S & B INDIA MNC USA

10. FOREIGN
DELHI HATCH MNC Canada
FOREIGN
DELHI URS CORPORATION MNC USA
FOREIGN
DELHI CDI MNC USA
FARIDABAD L&T (LNTENC) INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
FARIDABAD ABB MNC SWITZERLAND
FOREIGN
GURGAON BECHTEL MNC USA
FOREIGN
GURGAON DOOSAN MNC S.KOREA
FOREIGN
GURGAON FLUOR MNC USA
FOREIGN
GURGAON HOLTEC MNC INDIA
FOREIGN
GURGAON S.K ENGG & CONST MNC S.KOREA
FOREIGN
GURGAON PETROFAC MNC UK
FOREIGN
GURGAON LUMMUS GLOBAL (CHICACO BRIDGE & IRON) MNC USA
FOREIGN
GURGAON CH2MHILL MNC USA
FOREIGN
GURGAON SIMONS CARVES, PUNJ LLOYD GROUP MNC UK
FOREIGN
GURGAON CAIRN ENERGY MNC UK
FOREIGN
HYDERABAD SIMONS CARVES, PUNJ LLOYD GROUP MNC UK
FOREIGN
HYDERABAD WORLEY PARSONS LTD MNC AUSTRALIA
HYDERABAD DESEIN INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
KOLKATA FOSTER WHEELER MNC USA
KOLKATA M.N.DASTUR INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI AKER KVAERNER MNC NORWAY
MUMBAI BECREL JV INDIA-USA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI CHEMTEX MNC USA
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT INDIA LTD
MUMBAI (DCIL) INDIAN INDIA
MUMBAI ESSAR INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI FICHTNER MNC GERMANY
FOREIGN
MUMBAI IBI CHEMATUR MNC NORWAY
FOREIGN
MUMBAI JACOBS (2 offices - Andheri & CBD Belapur) MNC USA
MUMBAI L&T- ECC & EPC INDIAN INDIA
MUMBAI L&T CHIYODA JV INDIA-JAPAN
MUMBAI M.N.DASTUR INDIAN INDIA
MUMBAI MCDERMOTT FOREIGN USA

11. MNC
MUMBAI MECON LTD INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI MOTTMAC MNC UK
FOREIGN
MUMBAI PETROFAC MNC UK
FOREIGN
MUMBAI SHAW GROUP - ROLTA CAMPUS MNC USA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI SNC LAVLALIN MNC CANADA
MUMBAI STONE WEBSTER ROLTA JV INDIA-USA
MUMBAI TATA CONSULTING ENGRS (TCE) INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI TECHNIMONT ICB MNC ITALY
FOREIGN
MUMBAI TECHNIP KT MNC FRANCE
FOREIGN
MUMBAI TOYO MNC JAPAN
FOREIGN
MUMBAI UDHE MNC GERMANY
FOREIGN
MUMBAI WORLEY PARSONS LTD MNC AUSTRALIA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI SANVIK MNC USA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI SAND WELL MNC UK
MUMBAI PYRAMID PROJECTS INDIAN INDIA
MUMBAI TRIUNE PROJECTS INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
MUMBAI BLACK & VEATCH MNC USA
MUMBAI HINDUSTAN - DORR OLIVER INDIAN INDIA
FOREIGN
NOIDA TECHNIP KT MNC FRANCE
PUNE CHEMTEX JV USA
FOREIGN
PUNE UDHE MNC USA
FOREIGN USA
PUNE BLACK & VEATCH MNC

12. APPENDIX2:SAMPLE DESIGN JOB ADERTISEMENT BY A MNC EPC DESIGN COMPANY: