TECHNICAL OFFICE ENGINEER (PIPING)

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking an experienced Technical Office Engineer (Piping) for an Oil & Gas EPC project in the UAE. The role is site-based and focuses on reviewing drawings, submittals, and technical queries to support construction.

The candidate should have 5–8 years in piping engineering/technical office, with 3+ years on ADNOC or GCC projects, and strong knowledge of ASME/API/ASTM codes. ADNOC PTW familiarity and excellent coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years in piping engineering or technical office on Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• 3+ years on ADNOC projects or GCC Oil & Gas facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of ADNOC standards, project specs and PTW requirements.
• Familiarity with ASME, API, ASTM piping codes and standards.
• Strong coordination, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation and resolving construction-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret piping drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, and engineering documents for construction.
• Prepare and review technical submittals, method statements, material submittals, RFIs, and TQs.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, procurement, and planning teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure piping works comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, ASME, API, and applicable international codes.
• Monitor engineering revisions and ensure latest approved drawings and documents are available for construction.
• Provide technical support during piping fabrication, installation, hydrotesting, reinstatement, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Review material take-offs (MTOs), piping material specifications, and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate with the Document Control team to maintain accurate engineering records and document revisions.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide technical solutions to support efficient project execution.
• Assist in preparing as-built drawings and project handover documentation.
• Attend technical coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors as required.

Skills

Piping engineering

Technical office

Coordination

Problem solving

ASME/API/ASTM codes

PTW knowledge

Documentation

Piping construction

Piping fabrication

Piping installation

Testing requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

We are working for one of our clients on a major Oil & Gas EPC project in UAE and is currently building a team of experienced Technical Office Engineer (Piping), who will be based in site Office.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and interpret piping drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, and engineering documents for construction.
• Prepare and review technical submittals, method statements, material submittals, RFIs, and technical queries (TQs).
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, QA/QC, procurement, and planning teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure piping works comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, ASME, API, and applicable international codes.
• Monitor engineering revisions and ensure the latest approved drawings and documents are available for construction.
• Provide technical support during piping fabrication, installation, hydrotesting, reinstatement, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Review material take-offs (MTOs), piping material specifications, and support procurement activities.
• Coordinate with the Document Control team to maintain accurate engineering records and document revisions.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide technical solutions to support efficient project execution.
• Assist in preparing as-built drawings and project handover documentation.
• Attend technical coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors as required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in piping engineering or technical office functions within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience on ADNOC projects or similar GCC Oil & Gas facilities is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of piping construction, fabrication, installation, and testing requirements.
• Familiarity with ADNOC engineering standards, project specifications, and Permit-to-Work (PTW) requirements.
• Experience in preparing engineering documentation and resolving construction-related technical issues.
• Good understanding of ASME, API, ASTM, and other relevant piping codes and standards.
• Excellent coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.