Senior Pipeline Designer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Pipeline Designer to join their team in Sharjah, UAE. The successful candidate will support the Lead Pipeline Engineer in developing cost-effective designs for major projects. This full-time role requires a diploma or HNC in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in pipeline design for brownfield and greenfield projects. The firm values diversity and is committed to offering opportunities for all qualified applicants.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience in FEED and detailed design for brownfield/greenfield projects.
• Familiarity with key pipeline design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Pipeline Engineer in developing designs.
• Promote safe behaviour at all times.
• Ensure quality work is completed on schedule.

Skills

Pipeline design

Drafting practices

Coordination with other disciplines

Engineering knowledge

Education

Diploma or HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

E3D

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Pipeline Designer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on supporting Lead Pipeline Engineer in developing cost‑effective pipeline design and drawings for Major Onshore Brownfield & Greenfield Projects in Sharjah, UAE on a 5/2 work schedule.

This role is a full-time office‑based role in Sharjah, UAE.

The role

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Pipeline Designer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on supporting Lead Pipeline Engineer in developing cost‑effective pipeline design and drawings for Major Onshore Brownfield & Greenfield Projects in Sharjah, UAE on a 5/2 work schedule.

This role is a full‑time office‑based role in Sharjah, UAE.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices. Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion – we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
• Commitment to continued professional development – development plans tailored to your needs.
• Global connections – join experts across the world shaping industry standards.
• Medical Insurance – ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance – life assurance cover.
• The Employee Share Plan – opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award – celebrating 5‑year service milestones.

Key Objectives

• Promote safe behaviour at all times.
• Support Lead Pipeline Engineer in developing cost‑effective pipeline design and drawings.
• Ensure work is completed without compromising quality and delivered according to schedule.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for interdisciplinary checks.
• Display a working knowledge of industry standard drafting practices and general engineering knowledge.

Technical Skills

• Perform a desktop study for pipeline routing and suggest a suitable route based on best engineering practice.
• Prepare scope of work for topographical and underground utility survey.
• Prepare pipeline schematic drawing, overall, route maps, key plans, alignment sheets, station approach drawings, pipeline layouts for above‑ground pipelines, typical construction drawings, etc. in accordance with specifications, international codes & standards.
• Prepare pipeline detail / bulk MTO, crossing schedule and support schedule.
• Review site visit/route survey report as needed.
• Coordinate with other disciplines during all stages of pipeline design/drawings development.
• Provide technical support to site as required.
• Familiarity with key pipeline design codes and standards.
• Input to piping discipline regarding on‑plot / off‑plot interface areas at process plant.
• Coordinate with topographical contractors and site personnel for finalisation of pipeline route and construction drawings.

What makes you remarkable? (Qualifications)

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.

Expected

• Diploma or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant subject).

Business & Industry Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Experience in FEED, detailed design, brownfield/greenfield, upstream oil.
• Familiarisation with ArcGIS software.
• E3D experience would be an advantage.
• Experience reviewing site survey data.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East would be an advantage.

Diversity Statement

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.