Senior / Principal Piping Designer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced Senior Piping Designer to join their team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves contributing to engineering excellence by translating design concepts into workable plans and requires a B.Sc. in Engineering along with over 10 years of relevant experience in oil & gas projects. The company offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield and Greenfield oil & gas projects.
• At least five years in a similar position.
• Preferred experience in Pre-FEED, FEED and detailed engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings according to established standards.
• Create designs and detailed plans for projects.
• Undertake technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

Skills

Oil and Gas project lifecycle experience

2D and 3D design experience

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. in Engineering

Job description

Senior Piping Designer – The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Piping Designer to join our company in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role is full‑time residential based in Abu Dhabi.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90‑year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq, delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long‑term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate its appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years of service of our employees at five‑year service milestones.

Job Objectives

• Contribute to engineering excellence by providing the link between engineering design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end‑products.Prepare engineering drawings in the discipline area from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures.
• Create designs and sketch out detailed plans for projects such as commercial, industrial, and civil sector structures and plant and/or manufactured products and systems.
• Plan and carry out technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Capable of handling assignments which involve a variety of procedures and techniques.
• Undertake technical assignments that are a significant part of an ongoing engineering program.
• Prepare mechanical or digital drawings, diagrams or blueprints and/or models of various products or structures, using computer‑aided drafting (CAD) and/or computer‑aided design (CADD) software.
• This role profile covers engineering designers of all discipline specialisms. Levels 1 to 6 are used to describe increasing levels of expertise and responsibility: refer to levelling guide.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop working drawings, within company and industry standards and codes, from equipment specifications and detailed drawings to support completion of engineering deliverables.
• Create drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations and bills of material.
• Work on assignments involving a variety of design procedures and techniques.
• Record observations, perform calculations and prepare reports on assignments.
• Perform layouts, design and checking work from the basic data supplied.
• Design and make detail drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations and the application of fundamental engineering principles.
• Establish project drafting standards and monitor their conformance.
• Identify cost‑effective solutions to design problems.
• Assist in the preparation of bid evaluations.
• Design and construct models, prototypes, processes or equipment; compile and evaluate data, make recommendations, prepare reports.
• Prepare estimates of time, quantities, materials and labour required for activities related to testing, installation, manufacture, design or construction.
• Generate bill of materials from finished designs.
• At more experienced levels, may act as coordinator on small projects, prepare specifications for complex equipment, processes, etc.
• Ensure quality in design, technical accuracy in the preparation of drawings, material quantities, etc., including reviewing others’ work at more senior levels.
• Plan assigned work effectively and obtain/provide information liaising with the project team and line manager, in time to control man‑hours and achieve targets.
• Carry out site visits / surveys and provide inputs to site visit reports.

Internal

• Interface regularly with discipline engineers, project engineers, project management.

External

• Unlikely to be required to interface with external parties.

Level of Influence & Decision‑Making Authority

• Work under the general supervision of a senior engineer/design supervisor.
• Have some autonomy to exercise judgment in application.
• Work is checked and verified by more senior personnel.

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.

Qualification

• B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield and Greenfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in a similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred.
• Pre‑FEED, FEED experience is required.
• Detailed Engineering experience is preferred.
• Experience in 2D and 3D is must.

Personal Attributes

• Enjoys being involved in the practical application of complex theoretical principles.
• Self‑motivated and completes given tasks to enhance the overall team performance.
• Prepared to take on new tasks and learn new technical subjects / skills.
• Continuously develops own knowledge and abilities.
• Good at problem‑solving, logical and methodical.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communicator.

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.