Lead Piping Design Engineer

KBR; Al Ain; On-site; AED 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Piping Design Engineer to spearhead a large team in the design of critical piping systems for the Oil & Gas sector. This role demands a minimum of 15 years' experience in FEED and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects. You will lead technical reviews, ensure design integrity, and provide guidance to project teams and clients. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive success in complex projects, ensuring high standards and innovative solutions in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in conceptual designs and detailed engineering.
• Expert knowledge in design practices and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of more than 25 piping engineers and designers.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team.
• Responsible for design integrity of piping scope and on-schedule delivery.

Skills

Design practices

Construction Practices and Procedures

ASME standards

NFPA standards

API standards

Plot Plan and equipment layout

Stress analysis

Material selections

Process equipment fire water protection

Drain systems philosophy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Title:
Lead Piping Design Engineer

Overall Summary

Lead Piping Engineer with proven extensive experience in the design of Process and Utilities piping mainly for critical plant equipment and piping systems in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, onshore, and/or infrastructure industries. Effective leadership of a large team of piping engineers and designers and a minimum of 15 years' experience in FEED and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of more than 25 piping engineers and designers
• Review and approve discipline work plan
• Review and approve basis of design
• Review and approve work-hours estimate
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients
• Lead technical reviews of plot plans and equipment layout
• Lead technical presentation to clients and their representatives
• Responsible for design integrity of piping scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget.

Key Interactions:

• Understanding of other disciplines activities.
• Interact with the Project Management.
• Client representatives

Qualifications & Years of Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum 15 years' experience in conceptual designs, FEED, and detailed engineering of plants and facilities in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and/or infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

• Expert knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
• Expert knowledge of codes and industry standards such ASME, NFPA & API
• Expert knowledge in Plot Plan and equipment layout, piping layout, stress analysis, material selections, process equipment fire water protection and drain systems philosophy.
• Extensive knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.
• Must be proficient in English, oral and written.