Pipeline Engineer

Metts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Metts is seeking a Pipeline Engineer for our Abu Dhabi branch. The role covers site pipeline design activities for proposals and projects, with support from internal and subcontracted specialists. You will participate in planning, interface management, and ensure compliance with standards and schedules.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering with 10+ years in EPC within oil/gas or petrochemicals, strong communication, and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of EPC experience in oil, gas & petrochemical.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pipeline design activities during proposal and project phases.
• Prepare execution strategy and project schedule for the team.
• Estimate materials and construction costs for pipelines.
• Provide support to stakeholders across Proposal, Project Control, Procurement, Subcontracting, Construction, and Commissioning.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Technical documentation

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Title: Pipeline Engineer

Reference: PIR 200700350

Job Location: Branch Office, Abu Dhabi - UAE

Job type/Contract: Contractual. From 01.11.2026

Salary range: Excellent salary package with benefits.

Job summary/Role description

The Pipeline Engineer is responsible of the site pipeline design activities in proposals and projects, generally supported by specialized Engineering Subcontractors and/or by engineers/specialists inside or outside Layout & Piping Department.

Duties and responsibilities

As project team member

• He/she reports operatively to Project Engineering Manager or Layout & Piping Project Leader as far as project/proposal activities are concerned, according to the execution strategy and the pipelines relevant work magnitude:
• To prepare and discuss with the Project Team and the Head of Department the execution strategy of the project (including the project schedule) and assure its application throughout the entire project life.
• To lead and coordinate the execution of pipelines design activities during proposal phases, feasibility/conceptual study up to detail engineering phases, with the support of engineers/specialists inside or outside Layout & Piping Department and the involvement of specialized Engineering Subcontractors (for which he/she participates to the definition of the scope of work and manages the technical interface) in case of large scope of work, ensuring the compliance with the applicable contractual requirements, Codes, good engineering practice and Group document system (e.g standards, procedures, work instructions), meeting the given constraints of schedule and manhours budget.
• To participate in the estimation of the materials and construction costs associated with the pipeline's activities.
• To ensure the required assistance to all the Project Stakeholders, including Proposal and Project Managers, Project Control, Procurement, Subcontracting, Construction, Commissioning.

As a department member:

• To provide feedback to the concerned Head of Departments relevant to issues raised adopting procedures, Work Instructions and standards, in order to improve their effectiveness.
• To participate in the preparation and update of the Group document system of competence and in the collection of the Lessons Learnt for the capitalization of the knowledge deriving from project experience.
• To identify and contribute to develop improvement in work methodologies and design tools.
• To contribute to the professional growth in the area of pipeline design and construction, resources of other Departments also through specific training courses in accordance with his/her own Department demand.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.

Experience

• At least 10 Years of relevant experience in EPC projects within the oil, gas & Petrochemical industry.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, project management methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.