Piping Engineer - EOI

EHIF; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Piping Engineer to join their team in Dubai. This full-time office-based role focuses on executing work for a major onshore brownfield project. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong project management skills. The position requires a commitment to safety and the ability to mentor junior staff. Competitive salary and benefits such as medical insurance and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• 10+ years of responsible experience in engineering.
• Professional knowledge of regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to supervise and mentor technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve technical scopes of work.
• Execute assigned scopes of work effectively.
• Provide technical expertise to streamline operations.
• Contribute to business growth through client interactions.
• Manage and supervise teams for optimal performance.

Skills

Technical expertise

Project management

Mentoring and supervision

Quality management standards

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Piping Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on executing assigned scopes of work for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE. The role is a full‑time office‑based position in Dubai with travel required.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq and continues to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90‑year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions through complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we actively support diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we reward at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who shape industry standards
• Medical Insurance – inpatient and outpatient medical care available
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance – Life Assurance cover provided
• The Employee Share Plan – opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award – celebrate commitment and loyalty at 5‑year milestones

Key Objectives

• Definition and approval of technical scopes
• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing technical expertise to the business
• Contributing to business growth
• Managing and supervising teams and/or acting as a technical specialist

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Definition and approval of technical scopes – assists in establishing project aims, evaluates procedures to improve efficiency, recommends organisational changes.
• Executing assigned scopes of work – supervises complex engineering tasks, formulates investigations, coordinates design solutions, reviews documentation, manages stakeholder relationships.
• Providing technical expertise – offers expert advice on design processes, participates in planning, evaluates technical solutions, acts as Technical Authority when appointed.
• Contributing to business growth – engages in relationship building, supports engineering bids and proposals.
• Manage and supervise others – supervises technical specialists, provides technical guidance, mentors, manages performance, ensures HSSE leadership.

Working Relationships

• Internal – establishes effective relations with colleagues, direct reports, project team members; facilitates communication across disciplines.
• External – establishes effective relations with clients and officials; builds customer relationships and applies technical solutions.

Level of Influence and Decision‑Making Authority

• Decisions significantly influence medium‑term technical, operational and financial results.
• Work performed under general direction and reviewed for conformance with policies.
• Assists in unusual situations, informs manager and potentially controversial matters.
• May supervise a group of engineers or provide expert guidance and advice to others.
• Regularly provides functional supervision and assists in recruitment, discipline and performance issues.

Expected

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) – Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Chartership, PE Status or relevant professional license/registration accredited by a recognised body (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years progressively responsible experience; multi‑discipline knowledge and quality management standards required.

Role‑Specific Skills and Knowledge

• Technically competent in own discipline; pursues continuous professional development.
• Professional knowledge of regulatory framework and legislation.
• Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals.
• Multi‑discipline knowledge and advanced engineering principles and quality management standards required.
• Recognised as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff.
• Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule.
• Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in solutions and alternatives.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter‑departmental and external interactions.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems.
• Agile, with ability to adapt and troublesheet solutions.

Personal attributes

• Solutions‑oriented and creative, applying rigorous processes.
• Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form.
• Good interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development.
• High level of awareness and commitment to safety.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
• Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude and dependable.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing project needs.

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.