Senior Piping Engineer

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Piping Engineer in Abu Dhabi. You will define piping design bases, interface with clients, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, familiarity with piping codes, and a strong background in engineering design. The role also includes mentoring engineers and ensuring project deliverables meet quality and schedule standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Concept, FEED, and Detail Engineering in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with international piping codes like ASME B31.3 and API.

Responsibilities

• Define piping design bases, codes, and deliverables.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders for project execution.
• Mentor engineers and ensure schedule adherence.

Skills

Piping design

Stress analysis

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master or Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

CAESAR

AutoPIPE

3D modeling tools

Job description

Title

Senior Piping Engineer

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Define piping design bases, codes, standards, and deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Single point of contact for Piping deliverables and Activities.
• Interface with client and other stakeholders for successful execution of the project
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (process, mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation) and vendors to ensure integrated piping systems.
• Mentor engineers, drive quality, and ensure schedule adherence for piping deliverables across project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering design and engineer piping systems, supports, routing, isometrics, stress analysis, and related components.
• Develop and review piping design basis, piping material specifications, datasheets, and technical bid evaluations.
• Perform and supervise piping stress analyses, thermal expansion, pipe routing optimization, and vibration considerations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards and project-specific requirements.
• Review and approve technical deliverables (isometrics, P&IDs, BOMs, MOC/Change Notes, design change requests, technical queries).

• Development of standard deliverables, various datasheets, and requisition packages related to piping.
• Experience in Non-metallic Piping Stress Analysis and Procurement. Provide in-depth technical support for material selection involving metallic, GRE, and HDPE piping systems.
• Participate in material selection and corrosion review sessions to ensure suitable materials for service conditions.
• Understand the MOC process and employ effective change management throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Contribute to Lesson Learnt from the Project
• Report to Department Manager/ Lead Engineer for the project.

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Concept, FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in Middle East clients like ADNOC, BP, BOC, PDO, Total Energies & Qatar Energies others are highly preferred.
• Familiarity of Onshore and Offshore facilities and carried out Greenfield and Brownfield Projects.
• Experience in working with multicultural project teams across the various project execution center’s
• Familiarity with international piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASTM, API, and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor of Engineering in a related field.
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
• Certification related to piping design or stress analysis is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Strong background in piping design, engineering, stress analysis, and support design.
• Proficiency with piping design software and calculation tools (e.g., CAESAR, AutoPIPE and 3D modeling tools).
• Technical experience to prepare manhours estimation for different types of piping activities & deliverables of different phases of the project like Select phase, FEED & Execution etc.
• Familiarity with codes, standards, regulations and practices applicable to the design and construction of Various facilities.
• Hands on knowledge of codes and standards relevant to piping.
• Experience with high-pressure piping, thermal insulation, coatings, and corrosion considerations.
• Diverse working experience in project management, conceptual, FEED and detailed design, and construction.
• Knowledge of Interdisciplinary Work Processes/Interface/Deliverables
• Responsible for the training and development of engineers in his/her Team.
• Adherence to company processes and procedures and handle internal and external project audits.
• Proven experience in vendor qualification, technical bid evaluation, and factory audits.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Proactive identification and mitigation of piping-related risks.
• Project Management: Planning, scheduling, risk management, and deliverable tracking.
• Influence & Collaboration: Effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Adaptability: Comfort in dynamic project environments and changing technical requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Rigorous approach to reviews, calculations, and documentation.
• Safety Mindset: Commitment to health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems