Senior Piping Designer - SP3D

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UAE is seeking an experienced Senior Piping Designer proficient in Smart Plant 3D (SP3D) to develop detailed piping designs for high-profile projects. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, including offshore expertise. You will collaborate closely with engineers to ensure the designs adhere to industry standards. The company offers a competitive remuneration package, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in piping design.
• Mandatory offshore experience.
• Able to create base design drawings with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed piping design layouts and models using SmartPlant 3D.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects to meet project requirements.
• Ensure design compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Piping design layout creation

3D modeling using SP3D

Manual and CAD draughting techniques

Communication and collaboration

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

MICROSTATION

SP3D

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Piping Designer (SP3D) with a proven track record in creating detailed piping design layouts and 3D models using Smart Plant 3D (SP3D) software to support engineering and construction projects for a high‑profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5‑year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Creating accurate and detailed piping design layouts and 3D models using SmartPlant 3D (SP3D) software.
• Collaborating with engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure designs meet project requirements and specifications.
• Ensuring all piping designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Maintaining comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, isometrics, and piping plans.
• Conducting thorough reviews and quality checks of design work to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Incorporating innovative design solutions and staying current with advancements in piping design tools and techniques.
• Addressing and resolving design‑related issues and challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So 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. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum of 10+ years of experience
• Offshore experience is mandatory
• Sound knowledge of manual and CAD draughting techniques
• Software skills like AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION, etc is mandatory
• 3D Software skills like SP3D is mandatory
• Aware of and able to use codes of practice, standards, and relevant sections of statutory documentation as applicable to draughting function
• Aware of and able to use COMPANY and CLIENT standards
• Able to create base design drawings / models from agreed work scope with minimal guidance
• Computer literate (database / spreadsheets)
• Ability to accept delegated responsibility for designated tasks
• Experience in acting as a focal point / Self checking / checking of others work