Principal Piping Engineer - FEED

Mc Dermott

Dubai

On-site

AED 390,600 - 613,800

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mc Dermott is seeking a Principal Piping Engineer in Dubai, UAE, to lead piping discipline efforts on major energy projects. Responsibilities include managing complex design challenges, conducting 3D model reviews, and overseeing project execution.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 15-20 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership skills and a good understanding of project schedules are crucial for this full-time role.

Qualifications

15-20 years of piping engineering experience in oil and gas, preferably with a major EPC contractor.
Strong experience in conceptual and detailed design and project execution.
Ability to lead piping engineering and design teams on medium to large projects.

Responsibilities

Carry out conceptual, FEED, and detailed piping design analysis.
Prepare detailed design calculations, engineering analyses, and procedures.
Lead medium or large piping engineering and design teams when assigned.

Skills

Piping engineering design

FEED engineering

Detailed design analysis

Conceptual design support

Oil and gas project execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree 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
Salary: 35000-55000

Job Overview

Principal Piping Engineer in Dubai, UAE, focusing on piping discipline leadership, FEED and detailed design, project execution planning, 3D model reviews, material take-offs, pipe support coordination, and technical issue resolution. The role involves managing complex design challenges, leading discipline teams, supporting project schedules, and ensuring safe, accurate, and cost‑effective delivery across major energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out conceptual, FEED, and detailed piping design analysis according to project scope, design basis, engineering codes, standards, documentation, and McDermott procedures.
Prepare detailed design calculations, engineering analyses, procedures, technical reports, specifications, and discipline deliverables.
Use specialist piping knowledge to resolve complex technical issues, non‑standard design situations, and project execution challenges.
Report major engineering concerns early to the Project Management Team and Department Manager with practical recommendations.
Lead medium or large piping engineering and design teams when assigned as Lead Engineer or Area Lead.
Plan, organise, and control discipline execution, including scope, schedules, manpower resources, deliverables, progress, and productivity.
Review project scope of work, specifications, schedules, inter‑discipline requirements, execution strategy, and technical interface needs.
Represent the piping discipline in meetings with project teams, clients, certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with other departments to obtain required engineering and design inputs.
Interface with High‑Value Engineering Centers to confirm scope clarity, deliverables, schedule expectations, and execution responsibilities.
Prepare Iso Curve inputs in line with the Project Level 3 schedule.
Review piping budgets and provide discipline input for the Project Execution Plan.
Assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to piping sub‑discipline teams and verify completion within approved limits.
Support 3D model reviews at 30%, 60%, and 90% progress stages.
Provide piping input for Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 project schedules and review schedule dependencies.
Prepare discipline forecasts, identify changes to scope, and raise timely notifications for change management.
Alert project teams when deviations from scope or potential change order requirements are identified.
Develop piping manhour estimates, deliverables lists, schedules, and discipline execution plan inputs.
Check and approve piping design philosophies, specifications, pipe supports, standard detail drawings, material take‑offs, and material requisitions.
Monitor KPI results and take corrective action to improve piping discipline performance.
Lead piping discipline participation during internal audits, external audits, project reviews, proposals, and technical studies.
Support team performance feedback and assist department management with evaluation of piping team members.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
15-20 years of piping engineering experience in oil and gas, preferably with a major EPC contractor or engineering consultant.
Strong experience in conceptual design, FEED, detailed design, project execution, and multi‑discipline engineering coordination.
Proven ability to lead piping engineering and design teams on medium or large projects.
Strong knowledge of piping specifications, pipe supports, standard detail drawings, MTOs, material requisitions, and piping design deliverables.
Good understanding of project schedules, manpower planning, discipline forecasting, progress measurement, and change control.
Experience supporting 3D model reviews, discipline audits, client meetings, certifying authority reviews, and technical project coordination.
Ability to interpret business and project challenges and recommend improved engineering practices or execution methods.
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to solve complex piping problems and guide teams toward practical solutions.
Clear communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and negotiate engineering decisions with stakeholders.
Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and project procedure compliance.

Skills Set