Project Engineer - Engineering Execution

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi Emirate seeks a Project Engineer to act as the central technical coordinator between engineering disciplines, project teams, operations, contractors and vendors. The role ensures safe, high-quality, on-schedule delivery of complex energy projects and adherence to ADNOC governance and project assurance requirements.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor Degree in Engineering and has 8+ years of project engineering experience in Oil & Gas, with FEED, detailed engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of project engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities across complex projects.
• Experience through FEED, detailed engineering, construction and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of PMC and EPC contracting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering activities during FEED, detailed engineering, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Develop and review Statements of Requirement and translate business needs into technical objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve interfaces between disciplines.
• Review contractor deliverables for compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Monitor progress and identify constraints impacting schedule.

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Risk assessment

Quality assurance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

FEED coordination

PMC coordination

Contractor management

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Project Engineer - Engineering Execution
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Project Management
Experience: Minimum 8 years

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Project Management
• Salary: 22000-32000
• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Project Engineer acts as a central technical coordination point between engineering disciplines, project teams, operations, contractors, licensors and vendors. The role supports disciplined project delivery by translating requirements into executable strategies, reviewing engineering and construction outputs, resolving interfaces and maintaining focus on safety, quality, cost and schedule. Effective execution helps ensure facilities are technically sound, operationally ready and delivered in accordance with ADNOC governance and project assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support project engineering activities during FEED, detailed engineering, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases.
• Develop and review Statements of Requirement and convert business needs into clear technical project objectives.
• Support preparation of project execution strategies aligned with scope, schedule, cost and operational requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve technical interfaces between participating disciplines.
• Review contractor engineering deliverables to verify compliance with approved specifications and project requirements.
• Assess construction methodologies, execution plans and technical submissions before field implementation.
• Support preparation of tender documents for engineering, PMC and EPC contracting requirements.
• Participate in technical evaluation of consultants, contractors and project service providers.
• Monitor engineering and construction progress and identify constraints that could affect planned completion.
• Recommend corrective actions when bottlenecks, technical conflicts or execution delays are identified.
• Lead value engineering studies to improve project economics without compromising safety, reliability or performance.
• Facilitate constructability reviews and technical workshops during project development.
• Coordinate closely with Central Engineering, Operations, licensors, vendors, contractors and external parties.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews and progress sessions to maintain alignment across stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication between Engineering, Projects and Operations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor contractor performance in relation to approved scope, schedule and technical deliverables.
• Coordinate with cost control teams in reviewing contractor invoices, progress claims and expenditure status.
• Evaluate contractor claims and provide technical input during negotiations and contract close-out.
• Track project variations and assess potential effects on scope, cost and schedule.
• Identify engineering and execution risks early and establish appropriate mitigation measures.
• Conduct project risk assessments and participate in Project HSE Reviews in accordance with ADNOC procedures.
• Support ATR reviews and other assurance activities required under project governance processes.
• Verify compliance with applicable engineering standards, quality requirements and safety expectations.
• Review project-level site safety audit plans and monitor their implementation during execution.
• Maintain accurate project records, engineering documentation and technical correspondence.
• Prepare close-out documentation and ensure completion records are available for final project acceptance.
• Provide technical and progress information for management reporting.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning and commissioning interfaces between contractors and Operations teams.
• Review commissioning procedures, readiness plans, test requirements and associated documentation.
• Monitor punch list resolution and ensure outstanding items are closed according to agreed priorities.
• Confirm completion requirements are satisfied before Provisional Acceptance Certificate issuance.
• Facilitate facility handover to Operations and support start-up and operational readiness activities.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of project engineering experience within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across complex projects.
• Experience working through FEED, detailed engineering, construction and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of project execution, contractor management and engineering deliverable control.
• Familiarity with PMC and EPC contracting environments.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, contractor submissions and construction methodologies.
• Ability to identify engineering risks and establish practical mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of project cost, schedule, variations and contractor claim processes.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, quality assurance and HSE requirements.
• Experience supporting commissioning, handover and operational readiness activities.
• Comfortable coordinating with engineering teams, Operations, licensors, vendors and external contractors.
• Strong analytical and organizational capability in technically demanding project environments.
• Ability to maintain project momentum while balancing technical quality, safety and commercial considerations.

Skills Set

• Project engineering
• Project Management
• FEED
• Detailed engineering
• EPC project execution
• PMC coordination
• Statement of Requirement
• Project execution strategy
• Multidisciplinary engineering
• Engineering deliverable review
• Construction methodology review
• Tender documentation
• Technical bid evaluation
• Contractor management
• Vendor coordination
• Licensor coordination
• Stakeholder management
• Interface management
• Value engineering
• Constructability reviews
• Project risk analysis
• Project HSE Reviews
• ATR reviews
• Value Assurance Process
• Cost monitoring
• Contractor invoices
• Claims evaluation
• Contract close-out
• Variation management
• Schedule monitoring
• Progress reporting
• Commissioning
• Pre-commissioning
• Punch list management
• Provisional Acceptance Certificate
• Facility handover
• Operational readiness
• Project documentation
• Engineering standards
• Quality compliance

Why Join Us

This opportunity provides experienced project engineers with exposure to the complete lifecycle of complex energy developments in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The position combines technical engineering leadership with contractor oversight, project assurance, cost awareness and commissioning involvement, creating a strong platform for professionals looking to broaden their capabilities across major Oil and Energy projects. The role also offers direct involvement in decisions that influence project reliability, execution efficiency and readiness for long-term operations.

About the Company

ADNOC Group is a major energy organization in the United Arab Emirates delivering large-scale developments across upstream, downstream and associated industrial operations. Its engineering and project teams manage technically complex investments using structured governance, multidisciplinary expertise and rigorous safety and quality standards to support reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure.