Lead Pipeline Engineer

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

Job summary

Wood plc in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Pipeline Engineer for the ADNOC Offshore US LTDP project to lead pipeline design and integrity activities. The role requires 15+ years in upstream offshore oil and gas, with experience in large projects, PMC, and familiarity with ADNOC standards.

You will coordinate with EPC contractors and internal teams to ensure compliant, high-quality engineering deliverables. Strong communication and team leadership are essential to drive design reviews, risk

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in oil & gas upstream offshore.
• Experience with large projects and PMC is highly preferable.
• Knowledge of ADNOC standards and international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pipeline Engineering integration and coordination within IPMT Pipeline Engineering Team.
• Review and approve pipeline design work from consultants and EPC contractors for compliance with ADNOC specifications.
• Participate in design option development, equipment sizing and selection, and design workshops.
• Interface with contractor teams and ADNOC stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Wood is recruiting for Lead Pipeline Engineer under ADNOC Offshore US LTDP project.

Responsibilities

Job Objective

• Provide technical expertise in all Pipeline design
• Ensure design and engineering compliance with relevant codes and ADNOC standards
• Coordinate, Monitor and handle Pipeline design and engineering with EPC Contractor as per project expectation and complete the same within the time frame
• Work with other discipline engineers within IPMT, EPC Contractor, ADNOC Engineering / Operation / Site Interface to resolve technical issues and ensure quality Discipline Engineering execution and integrity etc.
• Perform regular and timely technical reviews of Pipeline Engineering deliverables developed by engineering consultants/contractors, ensuring design quality in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integration of overall Pipeline Engineering. Overall coordination within IPMT Pipeline Engineering Team
• Ensure quality and accuracy of Engineering Consultant’s & EPC Contractor’s Pipeline Engineering design activities
• Review and approval of Engineering Consultant's and EPC Contractor’s work and ensure compliance with ADNOC project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices
• Coordinate the required engineering participation in the development and analysis of various design options and business models. Contribute input and expertise in the development and analysis of various design options and business models to design optimization and validation.
• Participate in teams for equipment sizing / equipment selection considering optimization and standardization.
• Ensure that the facilities are designed in accordance with the latest corporate guidelines with respect to environment and health aspects.
• Ensure full utilization of the existing facilities while optimizing the facilities required for the new projects.
• Participate in layout reviews, Model review, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination with other discipline engineers.
• Coordinate technical reviews and bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.
• Report to ADNOC Discipline Team Leader, Engineering Manager, and provide support to Project Managers and Engineers within the Project Management Team organization
• Interface with Managers, Team Leaders and Engineers in Company's Technical Departments, Business Units, Operations Units, and Logistics Department
• Interface regularly with Contractor’s Engineering and Project Management team and discipline engineers as and when required

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 15+ years of experience, predominantly in the oil and gas upstream offshore industry, working for competitor organizations such as Kent, KBR, Worley, Petrofac, and Saipem

PMC experience is highly preferable

Large-project experience is a must. Middle East / GCC experience on projects with Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, PDO, etc

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills

Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards

Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software

Ability to make independent decisions in planning, organizing, and coordinating to develop solutions to complex problems

Job Info

• Job Identification 31890
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 09:04 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates