Senior Piping Designer: Process Plant Layout & 3D Lead

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 357,120; Full time

Job summary

Mc Dermott is seeking a Principal Piping Designer in Dubai, UAE, for major oil and energy projects. This senior-level role involves overseeing piping design, developing layouts, and ensuring efficient project execution through leadership and technical expertise.

The ideal candidate will manage multidisciplinary coordination, lead design teams, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Join a respected engineering firm and contribute to innovative solutions in the global energy sector.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in piping design for oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial process plant projects.
• Proven expertise in plant layout development and 3D modeling for large EPC environments.
• Deep understanding of piping design standards, constructability, and operational efficiency.
• Experience working across Pre‑FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design project stages.
• Strong leadership skills for managing design teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project execution.
• Experience with multi‑office project execution and remote team supervision is highly valuable.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with effective planning and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication skills for client coordination and technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Perform piping design and engineering for process facilities during Pre‑FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Develop 3D models and ensure clash‑free coordination with all engineering disciplines and project interfaces.
• Review and approve drawings, plot plans, and plant layout deliverables according to project specifications.
• Lead the piping design team to complete project tasks within planned schedules and approved budgets.
• Act as the discipline point of contact for project teams, clients, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate discipline interfaces and ensure inter‑disciplinary design requirements are properly addressed.
• Support Lead Piping Engineer in tracking progress, productivity, and piping deliverable performance.
• Organize and manage 3D model reviews and ensure all review comments are properly closed.
• Develop plant design layouts and piping drawings aligned with project scope and execution schedules.
• Identify design issues early and initiate corrective actions and change notifications where required.

Skills

Piping Design and Plant Layout Development

3D Modeling and Clash Detection

Plot Plans and Equipment Layouts

FEED and Detailed Design Execution

Design Review and Interdisciplinary Coordination

Change Management and Technical Query Resolution

EPC Project Delivery and Planning

Health and Safety Design Compliance

Team Leadership and Design Supervision

Multi‑Office Project Execution Support

Job description

Mc Dermott is seeking a Principal Piping Designer in Dubai, UAE, for major oil and energy projects. This senior-level role involves overseeing piping design, developing layouts, and ensuring efficient project execution through leadership and technical expertise.

The ideal candidate will manage multidisciplinary coordination, lead design teams, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Join a respected engineering firm and contribute to innovative solutions in the global energy sector.