Principal Piping Engineer - Design

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a Principal Piping Engineer in Dubai, UAE. This senior role focuses on piping design, FEED, detailed engineering, MTO, and discipline leadership for major energy projects.

The ideal candidate has 15–20 years in oil and gas piping, strong experience in FEED and multi‑discipline execution, and a proven ability to lead teams, coordinate with clients, and drive safe, efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 15-20 years of piping engineering experience in oil and gas.
• Strong background in FEED, detailed design and multi-discipline execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed piping design analyses per scope and standards.
• Prepare design calculations, reports, specifications, and deliverables.
• Lead piping teams and coordinate with other disciplines and management.
• Review schedules, budgets, and manhour requirements for piping work.
• Support 3D model reviews and project execution planning.
• Ensure HSE compliance and high-quality engineering outputs.

Skills

Piping engineering

FEED design

Detailed design

Conceptual design

Level2 schedule review

KPI monitoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Principal Piping Engineer

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Oil and Energy

Function: Engineering

Experience: 15-20 years

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Principal Piping Engineer in Dubai, UAE for the Oil and Energy sector is a senior engineering role focused on piping design, FEED, detailed engineering, 3D model reviews, MTO, material requisitions, pipe supports, and discipline leadership. This opportunity is suited to an experienced piping specialist who can solve complex engineering issues, lead piping teams, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and support safe, efficient delivery of major energy projects.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Oil and Energy

Salary: 35000-55000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed piping design analysis in line with project scope, design basis, codes, standards, documentation, and McDermott procedures.
• Prepare design calculations, engineering analyses, reports, procedures, piping specifications, and technical deliverables.
• Resolve complex piping engineering issues and report major technical concerns to project management and department leadership at an early stage.
• Lead medium or large engineering and design teams when assigned as Lead Engineer or Area Lead.
• Plan and direct piping discipline execution, including scope, deliverables, schedules, manpower resources, productivity, and corrective actions.
• Review project scope of work, specifications, schedule, inter‑discipline requirements, and discipline execution needs.
• Interface with engineering disciplines, project management, clients, certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, and High‑Value Engineering Centers.
• Ensure piping interfaces and deliverables are clearly defined and aligned with project execution requirements.
• Prepare Iso Curve information based on required inputs and Project Level3 schedule requirements.
• Review piping budgets and provide discipline input for project execution plans.
• Assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to piping sub‑discipline teams and verify completion within approved budgets.
• Support 3D model reviews at 30%, 60%, and 90% project progress.
• Provide piping discipline input into Level2, Level3, and Level4 schedules and review schedule dependencies.
• Prepare discipline forecasts, identify scope changes, and raise notifications or change requirements when needed.
• Provide piping manhours, schedules, deliverables lists, and piping discipline execution plan inputs.
• Check and approve design philosophies, specifications, pipe supports, standard detail drawings, MTO, and material requisitions.
• Monitor KPI results and take corrective action to improve piping discipline performance.
• Lead piping discipline participation in internal audits, external audits, project reviews, proposals, and technical studies.
• Support performance evaluation inputs for piping team members and guide engineers in applying best practices.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 15-20 years of piping engineering experience in oil and gas, preferably with a major EPC contractor or consultant.
• Strong background in conceptual design, Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, and multi‑discipline project execution.
• Proven ability to lead piping engineering and design teams on medium or large energy projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of piping design, pipe supports, material take‑off, material requisitions, piping specifications, and standard detail drawings.
• Good understanding of project schedules, Level2, Level3, and Level4 planning, discipline forecasting, and manhour control.
• Experience with 3D model reviews, engineering audits, client meetings, certifying authority reviews, and project technical coordination.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to solve complex piping problems and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Able to communicate difficult concepts clearly and influence technical decisions across project teams.
• Strong HSE mindset with the ability to apply safety policies and procedures in engineering decisions.
• Comfortable working with clients, project management teams, engineering disciplines, vendors, and execution centers.

Skills Set

• Piping engineering
• FEED design
• Detailed design
• Conceptual design
• Oil and gas project execution
• Pipe support review
• Piping specifications
• Material take‑off
• Material requisitions
• Standard detail drawings
• 3D model review
• Iso Curve preparation
• Discipline execution planning
• Level2 schedule review
• Level3 schedule review
• Level4 schedule review
• Manhour budgeting
• KPI monitoring
• Scope change control
• Engineering audits
• Proposal support
• Technical studies
• Inter‑discipline coordination
• Client coordination
• HSE compliance

Why Join Us

• Lead piping engineering work on complex Oil and Energy projects with strong technical and project delivery impact.
• Work across conceptual design, FEED, detailed engineering, audits, schedules, MTO, and material requisition workflows.
• Build senior leadership exposure by guiding piping teams, coordinating engineering interfaces, and supporting major EPC execution.
• Gain experience with international project teams, clients, certifying authorities, and High‑Value Engineering Centers.
• Join a global energy project company known for delivering offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy transition infrastructure.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering, procurement, construction, and installation company serving the energy industry. With more than 100 years of experience, McDermott delivers offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy transition projects through advanced engineering capability, safe execution practices, disciplined project delivery, and reliable international operations.