Specialist Pipeline Engineer

WorleyParsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 551,000 - 771,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Specialist Pipeline Engineer to lead offshore pipeline activities for ADNOC Offshore projects. You will oversee engineering teams, ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes, and manage design reviews through EPC and commissioning phases.

The role requires extensive FEED/EPC exposure, subsea flowlines, risers, and collaboration across Process, Mechanical, and HSE disciplines. A senior-level Engineer with PMC experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of oil & gas or petrochemical experience.
• At least 5 years in a similar role on mega offshore projects.
• ADNOC Offshore PMC experience is required.
• Experience in FEED and EPC phases, offshore pipeline engineering, and subsea systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipeline engineering activities for offshore oil & gas developments.
• Review and approve pipeline design basis, routing, and hydraulic analysis.
• Coordinate interfaces with multiple disciplines and participate in HAZID/HAZOP.
• Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and monitor progress against schedule.

Skills

Offshore pipeline engineering

Pipeline integrity management

Technical leadership

Team mentoring

HSE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoPIPE

DNV SESAM

OFFPIPE

PIPESIM

SmartPlant / AVEVA

Navisworks

Aconex

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Company : Worley

Primary Location

Job

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Aug 4, 2026

Unposting Date

Sep 3, 2026

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

The Specialist Pipeline Engineer is responsible for leading pipeline engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects executed under the Project Management Consultancy model. The role ensures that offshore and subsea pipeline systems are designed, reviewed, and executed in accordance with ADNOC requirements, international engineering standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, and schedule commitments throughout Concept, FEED, EPC, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and coordinate pipeline engineering activities for offshore oil & gas developments.
• Manage a team of Pipeline Engineers, Senior Engineers and Designers.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project quality requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering solutions for complex offshore pipeline systems.
• Review and approve:
  • Pipeline Design Basis
  • Pipeline Routing Studies
  • Hydraulic Analysis
  • Wall Thickness Calculations
  • Pipeline Stability Analysis
  • Expansion and Flexibility Analysis
  • On-bottom Stability
  • Free Span Analysis
  • Buckling Assessment
  • Crossing Studies
  • Pipeline Mechanical Design
  • Material Selection Reports
  • Stress Analysis
  • Pipeline Alignment Sheets
  • Pig Launcher & Receiver Design
  • Pipeline Datasheets
• Review subsea flowlines, risers, shore approaches, tie-ins, and subsea structures.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and applicable international codes including DNV, API, ISO and ASME.
• Review EPC Contractor engineering deliverables and provide timely comments.
• Monitor engineering progress against project schedule.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Instrumentation, Electrical, Marine, Subsea, and HSE disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability, Value Engineering and Risk Assessment workshops.
• Support engineering change management and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, offshore installation and hook-up activities.
• Review installation procedures including:
  • S-Lay
  • J-Lay
  • Reel-Lay
  • Shore Pull
  • Pipeline Pull-In
  • Tie-In
  • Hydrotesting
  • Dewatering
  • Drying
  • Gauging
  • Intelligent Pigging
  • Pre-commissioning and Commissioning procedures.
• Support offshore construction and resolve technical queries.

Procurement Support

• Review technical specifications.
• Prepare and review Material Requisitions
• Evaluate Technical Bid Evaluations
• Support procurement of line pipes, valves, fittings, coatings, insulation, and subsea equipment.

HSE & Quality

• Promote ADNOC's HSE culture and ensure engineering activities comply with project HSE requirements.
• Ensure design complies with safety, operability, maintainability, and integrity requirements.
• Participate in engineering audits, safety reviews, and lessons learned workshops.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with Client, EPC Contractors, Vendors, Classification Authorities, and third-party consultants.
• Monitor project risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support project reporting and management reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop technical capability within the engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent, from an accredited university; or a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• ADNOC & Offshore project experience is required
• PMC experience is required.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.
• Offshore Pipeline Engineering
• Subsea Flowlines
• Pipeline Routing
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Wall Thickness Design
• Pipeline Stress Analysis
• Pipeline Stability Analysis
• Free Span Analysis
• Buckling Analysis
• Corrosion Management
• Cathodic Protection
• Material Selection
• Pipeline Integrity Management
• Offshore Installation Engineering
• Brownfield Modifications
• Engineering Risk Assessment

Software Knowledge

• AutoPIPE
• DNV SESAM
• OFFPIPE
• PIPESIM
• MS Office Suite
• SmartPlant / AVEVA Engineering
• Navisworks
• Aconex
• Primavera P6 (basic awareness)

Knowledge of Codes & Standards

• ASME B31.4
• ASME B31.8
• API Standards
• DNV Offshore Pipeline Standards
• ISO Standards
• International Offshore Codes and Best Practices

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.