Specialist Pipeline Engineer – Offshore FEED Project

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 367,242 - 477,414; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Specialist Pipeline Engineer for an offshore FEED project in Abu Dhabi. The role entails providing technical expertise in pipeline design, ensuring all deliverables meet ADNOC standards, and managing engineering oversight during the FEED phase.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 15 years in the oil and gas sector with specific experience in offshore projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a high-profile project until 2028.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• 5–7 years in offshore FEED/detailed engineering projects.
• Prior experience in PMC roles and ADNOC Offshore projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED deliverables for offshore pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards.
• Review contractor FEED deliverables and specifications.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design review

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Pipeline Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Pipeline stress analysis tools

Job description

Title

Specialist Pipeline Engineer – Offshore FEED Project

Job Description

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role will be based initially in the contractor's office in Abu Dhabi for a period until administrative processes are completed, after which the candidate will relocate to an Asian country for 6–8 months and then return to the UAE. The project duration extends to 2028 with possible extension.

Job Purpose

The Specialist Pipeline Engineer will provide technical expertise and oversight for offshore pipeline systems during the FEED phase under Client PMC. The role ensures pipeline design integrity, compliance with ADNOC standards, and alignment with project safety, operability, and constructability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

FEED Engineering & Design

• Lead and review FEED deliverables related to offshore pipelines, subsea flowlines, and risers.
• Ensure pipeline routing, sizing, wall thickness design, and material selection meet ADNOC Offshore standards.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes (ASME B31.4/B31.8, DNV-ST-N001, DNV-ST-N002, API standards).
• Evaluate design philosophies for installation, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning.

PMC Oversight & Contractor Management

• Review and approve EPC contractor FEED deliverables, calculations, and specifications.
• Ensure contractor adherence to client specifications, HSE policies, and quality standards.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify risks, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

Pipeline Integrity & Technical Assurance

• Embed integrity management in design (corrosion protection, cathodic protection, coatings).
• Review stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and upheaval/lateral buckling studies.
• Validate design for piggability, maintenance, and long‑term operability.
• Ensure proper design for tie‑ins, crossings, and subsea interfaces.

Interface & Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate with process, subsea, structural, geotechnical, and marine engineering teams.
• Interface with HSE, QA/QC, and project controls teams.
• Support alignment between pipeline systems and offshore facilities (platforms, wellheads).

Risk & Safety Considerations

• Support HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.
• Identify pipeline‑specific risks (external damage, thermal expansion, free spans).
• Apply ALARP principles in design.

Installation & Constructability Review

• Assess installation methods (S‑lay, J‑lay, reel‑lay).
• Review installation studies, vessel requirements, and offshore execution strategies.
• Evaluate seabed conditions, route surveys, and geotechnical data.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review pipeline design basis, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Provide regular updates to ADNOC Offshore PMC management.
• Maintain technical registers, action trackers, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Pipeline Engineering or equivalent.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of offshore pipeline design & subsea engineering.
• Familiarity with DNV, ASME, API codes and ADNOC standards.
• Experience with pipeline stress and integrity analysis tools.
• Experience in shallow‑water offshore projects in the Middle East is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and engineering judgment.
• Excellent design review and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of ADNOC specifications and PMC processes.
• Effective stakeholder and contractor management skills.
• High attention to detail and risk awareness.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality and timeliness of FEED deliverables review.
• Compliance with ADNOC standards and specifications.
• Effective management of contractor engineering performance.
• Identification and mitigation of design risks.
• Successful integration of pipeline systems with offshore facilities.

Experience

• Minimum overall 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Minimum 5–7 years in offshore FEED/detailed engineering projects.
• Experience in WHT, subsea pipeline installation, and marine operations.
• 12–15+ years of experience in oil & gas pipeline engineering.
• Prior experience working in PMC roles and ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred.