Project Engineer Pipelines

NES Fircroft; Abu Qrayn; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

An international operating company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Project Engineer specializing in pipelines. The role requires at least 12 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include ensuring project compliance with scope and budget, providing technical guidance, and managing contractor deliverables. Candidates with PMP certifications and an understanding of pipeline construction standards will be preferred.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles for pipeline systems.
• Experience with contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide progress reports and highlight project issues.
• Review technical designs and manage contractor deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

PMP certification

PgMP certification

Job description

Overview

Our client, an international Operating company, is currently seeking a Project Engineer - Pipelines for a major project in Iraq, working from their office in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Protect the client's interests by ensuring value for money, timely delivery, and high-quality work.
• Foster collaboration among all stakeholders while maintaining objectivity and independence
• Ensure that the final deliverables meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of all the engineering disciplines and principles needed to design, procure, constructand operate a natural gas pipeline system or can identify where consultation with subject matter experts is warranted
• Provide daily or weekly progress reports to the office-based team and stakeholders.
• Highlight delays, issues, and deviations from the project plan.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, analyze and solve problems with a positive attitude. This involves working proactively with little direction

Accountabilities

• Maintain strict oversight of contractor activities to ensure compliance with the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor the overall progress of the project against the planned timeline and deliverables.
• Coordinate between internal departments/teams and external stakeholders.
• Review and manage contractor deliverables, ensuring compliance with the contract terms and conditions.
• Evaluate and approve variations, change orders, and claims submitted by contractors.
• Review and approve technical designs, engineering drawings, and specifications to ensure they meet client standards.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors and consultants, clarifying client requirements

Experience required

• Mandatory experience in a similar position: 12 Years minimum
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PE) are a
• plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) & Program Management Professional (PgMP) certifications are preferred. Additional training in pipeline construction, safety regulations, and risk management is advantageous.