Senior Oil & Gas Process Engineer - FEED & Detailed Design

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking a senior Process Engineer for oil and gas projects in the UAE. You will execute FEED and Detailed Engineering activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized process designs in line with project specs and standards.

You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, design bases, operating manuals, and calculations, while coordinating with mechanical, piping, electrical, and safety teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in process engineering, with FEED and Detailed Engineering for oil and gas projects.
• Proficient in process simulations, sizing, hydraulic analysis, and relief system design.
• Knowledge of international codes and client-specific requirements.
• Experience in safety studies such as HAZOP, SIL, and LOPA.

Responsibilities

• Execute process engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases for oil and gas projects.
• Develop, review and prepare PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, design basis documents and operating manuals.
• Perform simulations, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, line sizing and relief valve sizing.
• Develop process design philosophies, operating procedures, control narratives and process descriptions.
• Prepare heat and material balances and ensure designs meet safety and reliability targets.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams to ensure integrated designs.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, and constructability reviews.
• Review vendor documents and technical proposals for compliance.
• Support development of process control strategies and instrumentation design.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety and project economics.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and develop practical solutions.
• Review and guide junior process engineers to ensure deliverable quality.

Skills

Process Simulation

Equipment Sizing

Hydraulic Analysis

Relief System Design

Process Optimization

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Pipesim

Flare Net

Job description

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking a senior Process Engineer for oil and gas projects in the UAE. You will execute FEED and Detailed Engineering activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized process designs in line with project specs and standards.

You will develop PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, design bases, operating manuals, and calculations, while coordinating with mechanical, piping, electrical, and safety teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.