Specialist Pipeline Engineer

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Specialist Pipeline Engineer to support a major upstream Oil & Gas project in Abu Dhabi. The role provides specialist pipeline engineering expertise, reviews EPC contractor deliverables, and ensures compliance with project specifications, ADNOC standards and applicable international codes.

The role involves coordinating with multiple disciplines, reviewing technical queries and supporting FEED through commissioning activities to deliver safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Pipeline Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of oil & gas pipeline engineering experience.
• Upstream oil & gas pipeline project experience including gathering/flowline systems.

Responsibilities

• Review EPC deliverables and provide technical oversight of pipeline engineering.
• Review alignment sheets, route studies, plan & profile drawings, and design calculations.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC specs and applicable international codes.
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation and other disciplines.
• Support FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Skills

Pipeline design review

ASME B31.4/B31.8

API 5L

ADNOC standards

EPC contractor management

Pipeline routing

Hydraulic design

Materials selection

Coatings and corrosion protection

Multi-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Mechanical/Pipeline Engineering

Tools

Pipeline engineering software

Job description

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Specialist Pipeline Engineer – PMC

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Pipeline Engineer to support a major upstream Oil & Gas project in Abu Dhabi. The role will be responsible for providing specialist pipeline engineering expertise, reviewing EPC contractor deliverables, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, ADNOC standards and applicable international codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide technical oversight of pipeline engineering and design deliverables prepared by the EPC contractor.
• Review pipeline alignment sheets, route studies, plan & profile drawings, crossing details, pipeline specifications, material specifications and design calculations.
• Provide technical guidance on pipeline routing, hydraulic requirements, materials, wall thickness, corrosion protection and constructability.
• Review pipeline design for onshore gathering, flowline and export/transfer systems, as applicable to the project.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC specifications, ASME B31.4/B31.8, API and applicable international standards.
• Review pipeline material selection, line pipe specifications, fittings, valves, isolation requirements and coating systems.
• Coordinate with Process, Piping, Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation, Electrical and other disciplines to resolve interfaces.
• Review pipeline stress/flexibility assessments, crossings, tie-ins, supports and special engineering requirements.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP, design reviews, constructability reviews and 3D model/interface reviews.
• Review EPC contractor technical queries, deviations, design changes and engineering submissions.
• Review MTOs, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations and vendor documentation related to pipeline systems.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure timely closure of technical comments and actions.
• Provide technical support during FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Pipeline Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of relevant Oil & Gas pipeline engineering experience.
• Strong experience in upstream Oil & Gas pipeline projects, including gathering/flowline systems and associated facilities.
• Previous PMC/Owner's Engineer experience with EPC contractor design review is highly desirable.
• ADNOC project experience and knowledge of ADNOC standards preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASME B31.4/B31.8, API 5L and relevant pipeline codes and standards.
• Experience in pipeline route selection, hydraulic design, wall-thickness calculations, material selection, coating/corrosion protection and pipeline integrity requirements.
• Experience with pipeline crossings, tie-ins, road/utility crossings and constructability considerations.
• Knowledge of sour-service/H₂S pipeline requirements.
• Familiarity with pipeline engineering/design software and relevant technical databases.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and EPC contractor management skills.
• Excellent technical communication and report-writing abilities.