Senior Piping Designer

Aker Solutions; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aker Solutions is seeking a Senior Piping Designer in Aberdeen to oversee engineering design tasks for energy sector projects. Duties include ensuring technical quality, developing new piping systems, and collaborating with engineering teams to execute project scopes. Ideal candidates will hold an HNC/HND degree and possess extensive experience in FEED or EPCI projects.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working conditions

Competitive pay and benefits

Bike-to-work scheme

Gym contributions

Option to work remotely 1-3 days per week

Qualifications

• Solid experience in front-end studies, FEED, and/or EPCI projects.
• Proven track record as a Piping Designer in at least one significant project.
• Ability to manage and plan work scope independently.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out engineering design tasks ensuring technical quality.
• Preparing project deliverables and discipline deliverables.
• Design development of new pipe systems using 3D modelling tools.

Skills

Engineering design

3D modelling

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

HNC/HND in piping or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

E3D/PDMS

Navisworks

Job description

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Join us in solving global energy challenges for future generations.

At Aker Solutions, we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be part of driving the transition?

The Life Cycle segment within Aker Solutions specializes in managing, executing, and delivering small, medium, and large complex projects, including feasibility studies, frame agreements, and EPCI.

Life Cycle UK is supporting a 3-year Frame Agreement primarily covering Maintenance and Modification at Equinor’s offshore platforms: Heidrun, Njord A and B, Asgard A and B, Troll A, B and C, Heimdal, and Johan Sverdrup in the North Sea Norwegian sector, as well as the onshore facility at Tjeldbergodden (Norway). We are looking for engineering and design discipline project personnel to join us.

We are looking for a Senior Piping Designer to join our team based in Aberdeen (AIBP).

What will you be doing?

• Carrying out engineering design tasks ensuring technical quality and safety integrity, performed in a highly competent and efficient manner.
• Preparing project deliverables according to Aker Solutions procedures, systems, and tools.
• Preparing discipline deliverables for studies and project estimation.
• Design development of new/replacement pipe systems using 3D modelling tools, laser scan data, and offshore surveys.
• Providing input for onshore prefab and offshore installation discipline deliverables.
• Ensuring delivery according to schedule, within budget, and in line with QA/QC procedures.
• Liaising with client project and facilities engineering teams to develop and execute modification project scopes for piping.

We think you should have:

• HNC/HND degree in piping or similar with solid experience in front-end studies, FEED, and/or EPCI projects in the energy sector.
• Proven track record as a Piping Designer in at least one FEED, E&P, or EPC project.
• Ability to input and control pipe data in 3D models (E3D/PDMS or Navisworks).
• Proficiency in making and checking 2D drawings in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Ability to manage and plan your work scope independently.
• Conscientious, hard-working, and capable of working autonomously.
• Good communication skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Strong work ethics and proactive mindset.
• Solution-oriented approach aligned with customer expectations.
• Accurate, flexible, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of Norwegian regulations and standards is preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid setup with regular visits to the primary office.
• Interest in developing expertise in Aker Solutions systems and tools and integrating with core project teams.
• Experience with Equinor Frame Agreements, projects, systems, and tools is a plus.

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and diverse project opportunities.
• Healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions.
• Competitive pay, benefits, pension, insurance, and private health services.
• Additional benefits such as bike-to-work scheme, Sanctus coaching, gym contributions.
• Option to work remotely 1-3 days per week.
• Opportunity to deepen knowledge of Norwegian regulations.