Lead Engineer – Static

Rejlers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Rejlers in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Static Engineer to lead design, engineering, and technical assurance of static equipment for ADNOC and EPC projects. You will mentor a team and ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.

Requires 15+ years in static equipment and 5+ years in a lead role, with FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Greenfield project exposure. Collaboration with vendors and cross-discipline teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Static Equipment Engineering discipline team for assigned projects.
• Act as the focal point for all technical matters related to static equipment engineering.
• Ensure engineering activities are executed in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and quality plans.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and competency development for engineers and designers.
• Interface with ADNOC, PMC, licensors, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines.
• Perform and review design calculations, specifications, datasheets, material selections, and engineering studies for Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Storage Tanks, and more.
• Review equipment sizing, design conditions, fabrication requirements, and inspection requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, ISO, ADNOC standards and other codes.
• Support Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, EPC, Brownfield, and Revamp projects.
• Coordinate with package engineers and equipment vendors during design, fabrication, and testing phases.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering documents and discipline deliverables.
• Promote process safety and equipment integrity through reviews and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, inspections and equipment performance evaluations.
• Conduct technical reviews, audits, and lessons-learned sessions.
• Support ISO and ADNOC quality systems.

Skills

Static Equipment Design

Mechanical Engineering

Project Leadership

Code & Standards

Vendor Coordination

PV Elite

Compress

HTRI

Aspen EDR

NozzlePRO

AutoCAD

SmartPlant/AVEVA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree (advantage)

Tools

PV Elite

Compress

HTRI

Aspen EDR

NozzlePRO

AutoCAD

SmartPlant/AVEVA

Job description

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is recognized for delivering reliable engineering and project services. With over 15 years in Abu Dhabi, UAE, our regional headquarters are based in Abu Dhabi City, and we also have an office in Navi Mumbai, India, supporting diverse operations throughout the area. We specialize in industries such as Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, Renewable Energy, and Industrial Infrastructure—including Buildings, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications—serving clients across the UAE and Arabian Gulf.

Our expertise in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions demonstrates our dedication to technological innovation and excellence. Backed by a parent company with over 80 years of engineering experience, we proudly bring Nordic engineering traditions to the region, combining advanced technology with a legacy of quality and reliability.

We are now looking for Lead Engineer - Static to execute projects and support bids in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Reports To

The Lead Engineer - Static reports to Head of Discipline - Mechanical & Piping.

Job Overview

The Lead Static Engineer is responsible for leading the design, engineering, review, and technical assurance of all static equipment activities for ADNOC and EPC projects. The role ensures that engineering deliverables comply with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements, and quality objectives throughout the project lifecycle, including Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Commissioning, and Start-up phases. The position provides technical leadership and guidance to a team of static engineers and designers, ensuring safe, reliable, cost-effective, and operable designs for oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, and energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and supervise the Static Equipment Engineering discipline team for assigned projects.
• Act as the focal point for all technical matters related to static equipment engineering.
• Ensure engineering activities are executed in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and quality plans.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and competency development for engineers and designers.
• Interface with ADNOC, PMC, licensors, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines.

Design & Engineering

• Perform and review design calculations, specifications, datasheets, material selections, and engineering studies for:
• Pressure Vessels
• Heat Exchangers
• Storage Tanks
• Separators and Scrubbers
• Columns and Towers
• Reactors
• Filters
• Pig Launchers/Receivers
• Atmospheric and Pressurized Equipment
• Review equipment sizing, design conditions, fabrication requirements, and inspection requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards including:
• ASME Section VIII Div. 1 & Div. 2
• ASME B31.3
• API 650
• API 620
• API 661
• API 660
• API 510
• API 572
• API 579
• TEMA
• NACE
• ISO Standards
• ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications

Project Execution

• Support Conceptual, FEED, Detailed Design, EPC, Brownfield, and Revamp projects.
• Review and approve vendor documents, drawings, calculations, and technical queries.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with package engineers and equipment vendors during design, fabrication, and testing phases.
• Ensure timely delivery of engineering documents and discipline deliverables.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with ADNOC HSE policies and project safety philosophies.
• Participate in:
• HAZID
• HAZOP
• SIL Reviews
• Constructability Reviews
• Design Reviews
• Risk Assessments
• Promote process safety and equipment integrity throughout project execution.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Assist in resolving site engineering issues, NCRs, technical deviations, and vendor-related matters.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, inspections, and equipment performance evaluations.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all engineering deliverables meet project quality requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews, audits, and lessons-learned sessions.
• Support compliance with ISO and ADNOC quality systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Master’s Degree is considered an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in Static Equipment Engineering within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, or Energy industries.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Engineer position managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Proven experience on ADNOC, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, or other major Middle East operator projects.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Greenfield projects.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of static equipment design and integrity management.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design codes and standards.
• Expertise in material selection and corrosion engineering principles.
• Familiarity with equipment fabrication, inspection, and testing requirements.
• Experience with engineering software such as:
• PV Elite
• Compress
• HTRI
• Aspen EDR
• NozzlePRO
• AutoCAD
• SmartPlant / AVEVA Engineering Tools

Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds. We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.

Rejlers is a Nordic engineering consultancy firm, creating a sustainable future through knowledge. We are a trusted advisor for our customers in the areas of industry, buildings, energy and infrastructure. We operate globally, but know our local markets. With operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway and the United Arab Emirates, Rejlers has 2,700 experts in different technology areas. Over 1,100 employees work in over 20 locations in Finland and the United Arab Emirates. Rejlers’ share is listed on Mid Cap, Nasdaq Stockholm.