Lead Piping Designer – Offshore Projects

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Safety culture

Career advancement

Job summary

KBR Corporate – In-house Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks a Lead Piping Designer (Offshore) with 20+ years in offshore piping design. The role requires traveling offshore on rotation, designing in Concept/FEED/Detail, and leading piping teams to deliver compliant, high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate has ADNOC/Qatar Energies exposure, subtle mentorship skills, and proficiency in PDMS/E3D/SP3D or AutoCAD Plant 3D. Strong safety and collaboration focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or ITI in Piping and Mechanical Design.
• Proficiency in 2D drafting and 3D design tools (PDMS, E3D, SP3D or AutoCAD Plant 3D).
• 20+ years Offshore piping design experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with ADNOC & Qatar Energies.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform piping design scope for Concept, FEED and Detail Engineering phases.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and project specs.
• Provide engineering integrity, QA and document control for piping deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multi-discipline teams and clients.
• Support field execution and site visits, including as-built documentation.
• Independently develop complex piping designs, equipment layouts, plot plans and GA drawings using 3D tools to generate isometric drawings.
• Review vendor drawings for compatibility with overall design.

Skills

Drafting standards knowledge

3D design experience

2D drafting proficiency

Education

Diploma or ITI in Piping/Mechanical Design

Tools

PDMS

E3D

SP3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Job description

KBR Corporate – In-house Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks a Lead Piping Designer (Offshore) with 20+ years in offshore piping design. The role requires traveling offshore on rotation, designing in Concept/FEED/Detail, and leading piping teams to deliver compliant, high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate has ADNOC/Qatar Energies exposure, subtle mentorship skills, and proficiency in PDMS/E3D/SP3D or AutoCAD Plant 3D. Strong safety and collaboration focus is essential.