Senior Principal Process Engineer – Offshore EPC Leader

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 379,440 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for growth in senior technical leadership

Exposure to international mega projects

Ability to shape engineering standards

Job summary

Mc Dermott is seeking a Senior Principal Process Engineer in Dubai to drive conceptual design and ensure operational safety for large-scale energy projects.

You will lead engineering teams, conduct detailed process analyses, and develop innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has 20 years of experience in oil and gas, strong technical leadership, and expertise in offshore engineering.

This role offers an opportunity to work on international projects supporting sustainable energy development.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in oil and gas projects with major contractors or consultants.
• Strong expertise in offshore engineering, FEED, detailed design, and EPC project execution.
• Deep understanding of process engineering design techniques, standards, and international offshore codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed process engineering analyses and design.
• Develop innovative technical solutions for complex process engineering challenges.
• Lead large engineering teams and manage discipline execution across major projects.

Skills

Process engineering leadership

FEED and detailed engineering

Process simulation and heat balance

PFD and P and ID development

HAZOP, HAZID, and process safety studies

Flare and depressurization studies

Vendor technical review and procurement support

Equipment and line sizing calculations

Offshore EPC project execution

Project budgeting and resource forecasting

Technical audits and compliance reviews

Cross‑functional engineering management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Mc Dermott is seeking a Senior Principal Process Engineer in Dubai to drive conceptual design and ensure operational safety for large-scale energy projects.

You will lead engineering teams, conduct detailed process analyses, and develop innovative solutions while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has 20 years of experience in oil and gas, strong technical leadership, and expertise in offshore engineering.

This role offers an opportunity to work on international projects supporting sustainable energy development.