Lead Engineer - Onshore Pipeline

Wood; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work options

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Pipeline Engineer for its Energy Transition and Energy Security organisation. Based in India, the role focuses on onshore pipelines from concept through FEED and detailed design, leading project execution and driving technical governance.

The position also involves recruiting to grow the GEC team and coordinating with Wood offices worldwide. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge of linear assets with strong communication skills, supporting proposals,

Qualifications

• Sound technical understanding of linear asset projects
• Strong communication across levels of business
• Experience with onshore pipeline projects and project execution

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of pipeline and linear asset projects from concept through FEED and detailed design
• Support proposals, estimating, and resource allocation across global Wood offices
• Provide technical governance and write clear reports for clients and senior management
• Recruit to expand the GEC team as per Wood global requirements
• Coordinate workshare scopes with global offices and ensure compliance with design instructions and quality plans
• Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to shape project delivery and outcomes

Job description

This position is a key technical and leadership role within our Energy Transition and Energy Security organisation. The Lead Pipeline Engineer will take a holistic approach to onshore pipeline projects for the full cycle of the project from concept through to FEED, detailed design and execution. Reporting into the HOD Technical Consulting, they will focus on leading the execution of pipeline and other linear asset projects in line with the discipline design instructions, quality plan, and technical work practices and procedures and will also be responsible for recruitment to expand the GEC team based on Wood global offices requirement.

The ideal candidate will have a sound technical understanding and knowledge of linear asset projects along with the ability to communicate at all levels of the business both internally and externally in a Project engineering capacity. Principally, the candidate is expected to support workshare scopes with global Wood offices through proposals and estimating, assigning suitable resources, technical governance, etc. The ability to write coherent reports and communicate effectively with clients and senior management is an essential part of this role.

The onshore pipeline projects that we service are predominantly across the globe including EMEA, APAC, Americas as well as within India.

In order to reach the Net Zero goals, implementation of Onshore pipelines servicing Hydrogen and CO2 is essential, and this Wood team has been at the forefront of the development of these projects. This team will also support projects for conventional energy, water and utilities.

The projects are varied and interesting due to the different sectors that we support ranging from very short to muti-thousand kilometres KM in length with many technical complications that need innovative solutions.

Our Clients and Projects

It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Within Technical consulting, our clients range from both major and independent operators of onshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, through to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning on a world-wide basis.

We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all.

What we can offer

• High-profile position in a highly visible and motivated team, with the exciting opportunity to be part of a significant growth group with ambitious plans
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements below, and start your journey with Wood.