Principal Piping Engineer – EPC Design Leader

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a Principal Piping Engineer to lead piping design across FEED and EPC phases in Dubai. You will drive concept through detailed design, supervise discipline teams, and ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and budgets.

You will coordinate with process, mechanical, and procurement groups to deliver high‑quality piping solutions. The role requires 15–20 years of piping experience in Oil & Gas, with strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 15‑20 years of piping engineering experience in Oil & Gas industry.
• Lead Piping Engineer experience on FEED and EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping design, ANSI/ASME/API/BS/NFPA standards.
• Experience with SP3D, E3D and model reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping design analyses across conceptual to detailed stages following project specs and codes.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Mentor engineers and designers, review deviations and change requests.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and auditors for technical resolutions.
• Monitor progress, risks, and resource needs; implement corrective actions.

Skills

Piping engineering

Mechanical engineering

Conceptual design

Pre‑FEED

FEED

Detailed design

EPC project execution

Layout optimization

Piping layout

Pipe stress analysis

Pipe supports

Material take-off

Schedule management

Team leadership

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SP3D

E3D

Navisworks

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd seeks a Principal Piping Engineer to lead piping design across FEED and EPC phases in Dubai. You will drive concept through detailed design, supervise discipline teams, and ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and budgets.

You will coordinate with process, mechanical, and procurement groups to deliver high‑quality piping solutions. The role requires 15–20 years of piping experience in Oil & Gas, with strong leadership, communication, and