PIPING ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a qualified Piping Engineer to support offshore oil and gas projects in Saudi Arabia, based in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 8-15 years of relevant experience, especially with Saudi Aramco. Responsibilities include performing engineering activities, developing design documents, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role requires strong knowledge of piping materials and layout design.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience as a Piping Engineer in offshore oil & gas EPCI projects.
• Saudi Aramco offshore project experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping engineering activities for offshore fixed platforms.
• Develop and review piping design basis, specifications, and MTOs.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Saudi Aramco standards and international codes.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for proper piping integration.
• Resolve piping-related technical queries from vendors and construction sites.

Skills

Piping materials engineering

Piping layout design

Offshore design constraints

Technical specification preparation

Familiarity with PDMS, E3D, SP3D, Caesar II

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Piping Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Piping Engineer to support the engineering phase of offshore oil and gas projects in Saudi Arabia, with the role based in our UAE office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design phases, with solid knowledge of piping materials engineering, layout design, and exposure to Saudi Aramco offshore projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform piping engineering activities across FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design phases for offshore fixed platforms.
• Develop and review piping design basis, specifications, material selection reports, piping classes, and MTOs in compliance with project and client requirements.
• Review and validate layout drawings, isometrics, piping general arrangements, and support details prepared by designers.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, structural, and instrumentation disciplines to ensure proper piping integration and space management.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Saudi Aramco standards, international codes (ASME B31.3 / 4 / 8, API, ISO), and offshore safety requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluations for piping materials and components considering corrosive environments, pressure-temperature ratings, and weight.
• Support stress analysis teams with layout optimization and input for flexibility, loads, and nozzle orientations.
• Participate in model reviews, design workshops, and HAZOP / HAZID sessions.
• Provide technical input during procurement, construction, and offshore installation phases.
• Resolve piping-related technical queries from vendors, fabrication yards, and construction sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Piping Engineering.
• 8-15 years of experience as a Piping Engineer in offshore oil & gas EPCI projects.
• Saudi Aramco offshore project experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of piping materials, piping layout design, and offshore design constraints.
• Familiar with piping engineering and modeling software such as PDMS, E3D, SP3D, Caesar II, etc.
• Experience in preparation and review of technical specifications, data sheets, and requisitions.
• Good understanding of fabrication, welding, and offshore installation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project environment.

VERTICAL : ENGINEERING