FIELD PIPELINE ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a skilled Pipeline Field Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will coordinate construction and installation of onshore/offshore pipelines, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and international standards. You will work closely with design, procurement, and construction teams to resolve field issues. The position requires 8-12 years of pipeline construction experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Pipeline, or Civil Engineering. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of field experience in pipeline construction in Oil & Gas or related industries.
• Hands-on knowledge of pipeline construction techniques and methods.
• Familiar with international pipeline design and construction codes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site technical focal point for pipeline engineering activities.
• Interpret and implement Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
• Coordinate with design offices to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Pipeline construction techniques

Welding processes

Hydrotesting

Technical coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Pipeline, or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Pipeline Field Engineer to coordinate and support the construction and installation of onshore/offshore pipelines. The role involves ensuring proper implementation of pipeline design managing field technical issues and acting as a liaison between design procurement and construction teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of pipeline systems field construction processes and international pipeline standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the site technical focal point for pipeline engineering and construction activities.
• Interpret and implement Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings alignment sheets isometrics material take-offs (MTOs) and specifications.
• Monitor and supervise field installation of:
  • Cross-country pipelines / flowlines / trunklines
  • Pipeline stringing welding NDT coating trenching lowering and backfilling
  • Valve stations scraper traps tie-ins and crossings (e.g. road rail river HDD)
• Coordinate with design offices vendors and subcontractors to resolve technical queries (TQs) field changes and interface issues.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications pipeline codes (API 5L ASME B31.4 / B31.8) and HSE regulations.
• Assist QA/QC teams with inspection and testing activities including:
  • Weld inspections (NDT hydrotest)
  • Coating inspections
  • Pigging flushing drying and pre-commissioning
• Maintain as-built documentation red-line drawings and technical reports.
• Participate in field walkdowns punch list preparation and clearance and system handover to commissioning/operations.
• Monitor contractor work progress interface coordination and material availability.
• Support environmental protection and right-of-way (ROW) compliance in field execution.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Pipeline or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8-12 years of field experience in pipeline construction in Oil & Gas or related industries.
• Hands-on knowledge of pipeline construction techniques welding processes hydrotesting and pre-commissioning.
• Familiar with international pipeline design and construction codes: API ASME DNV etc.
• Experience with HDD thrust boring and special crossings is preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings isometrics P&IDs and route maps.
• Competent in using MS Office AutoCAD and relevant engineering documentation systems.
• Excellent problem-solving coordination and communication skills.