Associate Pipeline Engineer - Piping Design

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is hiring an Associate Pipeline Engineer - Piping Design in Dubai to support routine pipeline and piping assignments while learning codes, material specs, procurement documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination.

You will work under supervision on basic design, calculations, and data preparation, gaining exposure to Caesar II, P&ID interpretation, and vendor document reviews, with mentoring from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering.
• 0-3 years of pipeline, piping, mechanical, or Oil and Gas engineering.
• Recent graduates with internships or projects may be considered.
• Familiarity with engineering codes, standards, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic pipeline and piping design engineering under supervision.
• Prepare calculations, design notes, and technical documents.
• Review vendor documents and participate in multidisciplinary coordination.
• Assist with material take-offs and procurement support.

Skills

Pipeline engineering

Piping design

Mechanical engineering

Detailed design

Engineering calculations

Material take-offs

Technical documentation

Vendor document review

P and ID interpretation

Caesar II

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

Job description

Job Title: Associate Pipeline Engineer - Piping Design

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 0-3 years

Job Type: Full-time

Estimated Salary: 7000-10000

Associate Pipeline Engineer - Piping Design in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an early‑career engineering professional interested in pipeline design, piping materials, stress analysis, technical calculations, and EPC project delivery. McDermott International, Ltd is hiring a motivated engineer to support routine pipeline and piping assignments while developing practical knowledge of engineering codes, material specifications, procurement documentation, vendor reviews, and multidisciplinary design coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic pipeline and piping design engineering, calculations, and technical analyses under supervision.
• Complete routine assignments using approved engineering procedures, standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare clear calculations, design notes, reports, procedures, and supporting technical documents.
• Organize assigned tasks to meet deadlines established by lead and senior engineers.
• Communicate technical information clearly and ask questions when instructions, assumptions, or requirements need clarification.
• Develop an understanding of the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, deliverables, and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Prepare and review material take‑offs for equipment and material requisitions, verifying quantities, descriptions, material classes, sizes, ratings, and supporting references.
• Review vendor documents with guidance from experienced engineering colleagues.
• Track comments and assist with confirming that supplier submissions meet project requirements.
• Develop awareness of engineering costs, man‑hours, quantities, and procurement implications related to assigned work.
• Become familiar with P and IDs, line lists, equipment layouts, plot plans, piping specifications, and project design bases.
• Interpret process and layout information required for piping and pipeline calculations.
• Assist with preparing special piping item lists and associated technical data sheets.
• Support the development of piping material specifications and valve specifications.
• Learn the fundamentals and code requirements governing pipe stress calculations; develop working familiarity with Caesar II and assist with straightforward pipe stress analysis.
• Support calculations for pipe wall thickness, reinforcement pads, trunnion supports, and related piping components.
• Assist with the preparation of material requisitions for engineered piping equipment.
• Prepare supporting information for technical queries and requests for clarification.
• Contribute to technical bid evaluations under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with purchase requisitions for piping materials, valves, special items, and engineered equipment.
• Review supplier quotations and technical submissions against approved requisitions.
• Support engineering checks of vendor drawings, calculations, data sheets, certificates, and manufacturing information.
• Coordinate with engineers, design supervisors, and designers within the piping and pipeline discipline.
• Provide timely technical information required for drawings, models, calculations, and procurement activities.
• Maintain organized records of calculations, requisitions, technical queries, vendor comments, and design inputs.
• Incorporate approved review comments into engineering documents and calculations.
• Follow company procedures for technical review, document control, quality assurance, and engineering approval.
• Learn relevant international codes, engineering standards, and project‑specific guidelines.
• Develop familiarity with current design techniques, analysis methods, and software applications.
• Apply Health, Safety, and Environment principles throughout assigned engineering work.
• Maintain awareness of Total Quality Management and project cost considerations.
• Support fabrication yards, construction sites, or other engineering departments when reassigned.
• Assist colleagues during periods of high workload, illness, leave, or project priority changes.
• Complete proper handovers when responsibilities are transferred between engineers or departments.
• Participate actively in mentoring, technical training, and professional development activities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 0-3 years of experience in pipeline, piping, mechanical, or Oil and Gas engineering.
• Recent graduates with relevant internships, academic projects, or engineering software exposure may be considered.
• Engineer in Training registration or membership in a recognized professional engineering society is preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering, piping systems, materials, and design calculations.
• Familiarity with engineering codes, standards, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Basic understanding of P and IDs, equipment layouts, line lists, plot plans, and piping specifications.
• Interest in piping material engineering, valve specifications, pipe stress analysis, and procurement support.
• Familiarity with Caesar II or comparable pipe stress software is advantageous.
• Ability to prepare and review technical calculations carefully.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong willingness to learn from senior engineers, designers, vendors, and project specialists.
• Careful attention to dimensions, material grades, pressure ratings, quantities, and calculation inputs.
• Ability to organize assigned work and meet deadlines set by others.
• Confidence asking questions and confirming technical understanding before proceeding.
• Flexible approach to new assignments, software tools, work methods, and project priorities.
• Willingness to support construction sites, fabrication yards, and other departments when required.
• HSE‑aware, quality‑focused, and conscious of project cost and schedule requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Accredited engineering degree as required by relevant regional regulations.

Skills Set

• Pipeline engineering
• Piping design
• Mechanical engineering
• Detailed design
• Engineering calculations
• Material take‑offs
• Material requisitions
• Technical queries
• Technical bid evaluation
• Purchase requisitions
• Vendor document review
• P and ID interpretation
• Line lists
• Equipment layouts
• Plot plans
• Piping specifications
• Piping materials
• Valve specifications
• Special piping items
• Pipe stress analysis
• Caesar II
• Pipe wall thickness calculations
• Reinforcement pad calculations
• Trunnion support calculations
• Engineering codes
• Design standards
• Procurement support
• Technical documentation
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Quality assurance
• HSE awareness
• Cost‑conscious engineering

Why Join Us

This opportunity provides a strong technical starting point for engineers seeking a career in pipeline and piping design within the international energy sector. The Associate Pipeline Engineer will gain practical experience in calculations, material specifications, stress analysis, procurement documentation, vendor coordination, and project engineering under the guidance of experienced professionals. Exposure to offshore infrastructure, onshore facilities, fabrication yards, engineering offices, and multidisciplinary EPC teams creates a solid foundation for progression into pipeline engineering, piping materials, pipe stress, mechanical engineering, procurement engineering, or project engineering roles.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd delivers engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and project management solutions across the global energy value chain. Its work includes subsea infrastructure, offshore platforms, onshore facilities, and offshore wind developments. Supported by more than 100 years of project experience and over 30,000 professionals across 54 countries, McDermott combines engineering expertise, technical innovation, and disciplined execution to deliver complex energy infrastructure safely and sustainably.