Principal Piping Engineer - Optimus Plus

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PD&MS Group

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Optimus Plus, a PD&MS Group, is seeking a Principal Piping Engineer for a full-time position at their Aberdeen office with a hybrid working pattern.

About The Role

Optimus specializes in FEED and concept design, undertaking detailed brownfield and greenfield engineering from fabrication to completion.

This role offers involvement in diverse projects across industries such as offshore oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, chemical, carbon capture, and renewables.

Key Duties include:

• Defining project scope
• Contributing to project plans and schedules
• Identifying project concerns
• Producing cost-effective, safe engineering solutions that add operational value
• Conducting surveys onshore and offshore
• Supervising team members

Our engineers work in a modern environment with flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, sick pay, and income protection.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, be proficient and thorough, and possess excellent communication skills to articulate scopes confidently. A proven track record in managing piping discipline scopes is essential.

Requirements include:

• 15+ years of engineering experience in offshore and onshore brownfield piping activities
• Knowledge of relevant piping codes and standards
• Proficiency in layout, flexibility review, and pipe support; greenfield experience is advantageous
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with clients, vendors, and suppliers

Additional experience required:

• Concept, FEED, and detailed design scopes
• Design and constructability reviews
• Progress and productivity reporting
• Preparation of workpacks, specifications, and datasheets
• Procurement, vendor management, and site surveys
• Interpreting stress analysis and using Navisworks, AutoCAD 3D/Plant 3D

A current offshore survival and medical certification is preferred. Occasional site visits may be required.

About Us

Optimus is committed to delivering practical, tailored engineering solutions. Founded in 1999, it has grown into an international consultancy with nearly 100 employees, serving clients worldwide with a focus on repeat business and high-quality outcomes.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.