Principal Welding Engineer - Offshore and Fabrication Projects

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International is seeking a Principal Welding Engineer for offshore and fabrication projects in Dubai. The role leads welding engineering, metallurgy, and quality assurance across major offshore, subsea pipeline, and fabrication activities, ensuring compliance with international codes and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in welding and metallurgy, experience with DNV/TWI/EWI, and a track record in project execution, procedures, and consumable control.

Qualifications

• Requires MS/MTech/ME in Welding Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years in welding engineering, metallurgy, materials, and subsea pipeline projects.
• Experience with certifying authorities (DNV/TWI/EWI) and welding quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding engineering discipline and provide metallurgical consultancy for offshore and onshore projects.
• Prepare and manage Project Welding Qualification Execution Plans including weld procedures, schedules, materials, and consumables.
• Review and approve all project weld procedures with customers and certifying authorities.
• Select electrodes and consumables based on chemical and weldability requirements.
• Develop and implement automatic welding systems and advanced welding technologies.
• Prepare estimates and technical input for bids, tenders, and proposals.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Metallurgical Analysis

Weld Procedure Qualification

Offshore Fabrication

Welding Equipment

Quality Compliance

Vendor Evaluation

Project Readiness Reviews

Team Leadership

Welding Systems Development

Education

MS/MTech/ME in Welding Engineering

BS/BE/BTech in Welding/Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering

International/EU Welding Engineer Certification

Job description

Principal Welding Engineer - Offshore and Fabrication Projects

Job Snapshot

• Role: Principal Welding Engineer - Offshore and Fabrication Projects
• Location: Dubai, UAE
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Engineering
• Experience: 8 years
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Engineering
• Salary: 24000-36000
• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Principal Welding Engineer hiring in Dubai, UAE within the Oil and Energy industry for major offshore, subsea pipeline, and fabrication projects. This leadership role is ideal for highly experienced welding and metallurgy professionals who can manage welding engineering strategy, qualification plans, consumable control, welding technology development, and project execution while ensuring compliance, quality, and safe delivery across complex EPC operations.

Role Context

The Principal Welding Engineer leads welding engineering discipline execution and provides advanced metallurgical and welding consultancy across fabrication, offshore installation, and subsea pipeline projects. This role ensures welding procedures, qualifications, consumables, and technical standards are fully aligned with project requirements, international codes, and customer expectations while supporting continuous improvement and innovation in welding technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the welding engineering discipline and provide metallurgical consultancy for offshore and onshore project execution
• Prepare and manage Project Welding Qualification Execution Plans covering weld procedures, schedules, materials, and consumables
• Review and approve all project weld procedures through coordination with customers and certifying authorities
• Select suitable electrodes and consumables based on chemical, physical, corrosion, and weldability requirements
• Review project schedules, material control reports, and consumable estimates to update welding execution strategies
• Manage welding school facilities for workforce training, welding methodology improvement, and workmanship standards
• Support the development and implementation of automatic welding systems and advanced welding technologies
• Prepare estimates and technical input for bids, tenders, and project proposals
• Complete project-specific welding consumable estimation, requisitioning, and DOE consumable forecasting
• Conduct readiness reviews for critical offshore campaigns and fabrication activities
• Work with fabrication management, marine teams, and technical groups on welding research and development initiatives
• Maintain technical relationships with global welding organizations, certifying bodies, and equipment manufacturers for latest technology updates
• Investigate welding, metallurgical, and quality-related failures and provide fit-for-purpose corrective solutions
• Initiate fit-for-purpose evaluations for nonconforming work and support quality resolution
• Evaluate performance, training needs, and development plans for Welding Engineers within the team
• Visit vendor facilities for technical evaluations and support supplier qualification processes

Ideal Profile

• MS, MTech, or ME in Welding Engineering preferred
• BS, BE, or BTech in Welding, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering
• International Welding Engineer or European Welding Engineer Degree is mandatory
• Minimum 8 years of experience in welding engineering, metallurgy, materials, and subsea pipeline projects
• Strong expertise in offshore fabrication, welding procedures, metallurgy, and welding quality systems
• Experience working with certifying authorities such as DNV, TWI, EWI, and global welding technology groups
• Professional engineering membership such as CEng, Senior Member Welding Institute, or equivalent preferred
• Welding inspection qualifications and strong technical leadership skills are highly valued

Skills Set

• Welding Engineering and Metallurgical Analysis
• Weld Procedure Qualification and Execution
• Subsea Pipeline and Offshore Fabrication Welding
• Welding Consumables and Material Control
• Automatic Welding Systems Development
• Failure Investigation and Fit-for-Purpose Evaluation
• Welding Quality and Compliance Management
• Vendor Technical Evaluation and Supplier Qualification
• Technical Bid Preparation and Project Readiness Reviews
• Team Leadership and Welding Workforce Development

Why Join Us

• Lead advanced welding engineering across major offshore and subsea energy projects
• Join one of the world's most respected engineering and construction companies
• Gain strong technical leadership exposure across fabrication, marine, and pipeline operations
• Build long-term career growth in welding engineering, metallurgy, and offshore project execution
• Collaborate with international technical experts and world-class engineering teams
• Be part of projects shaping the future of sustainable and reliable global energy systems

About the Company

McDermott International is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services for the energy industry. With more than 100 years of expertise, the company delivers complex offshore and onshore infrastructure projects across oil and gas, offshore wind, and energy transition developments. Operating in more than 50 countries, McDermott combines technical excellence, innovation, and operational strength to shape the future of global energy infrastructure.