Principal Designer - Offshore (Piping)

Wood; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work

Diversity & inclusion

Competitive pay

Professional development

Global experts network

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is recruiting a Principal Engineer – Offshore (Piping) for its Chennai office. The role requires 10+ years of offshore piping experience and leadership capability for brown and green field projects.

You will lead design activities, review piping studies, and guide junior designers while coordinating with global teams to deliver high‑quality offshore solutions.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in piping engineering in oil & gas project execution (Essential).
• Working experience with major industrial & international codes (ASME, API & NORSOK).

Responsibilities

• Offshore green field projects as Lead or Area Lead.
• Brown field modifications, tie-ins / hook-ups, and site survey input.
• Review piping studies for elevation & configuration on fixed platforms.
• Experience with FPSO/FLNG topsides modules.
• Own module/deck area and report to lead periodically.
• Prepare 2D layout sketches and guide junior designers.
• Experience in leading a team of members.

Skills

Offshore piping design

Team leadership

Project coordination

2D layout sketches

Mentoring juniors

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Engineer – Offshore (Piping) with 10+ years of experience in an offshore piping engineering environment. The role will be based at our Chennai office.

The Role

The Principal Designer will apply extensive and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the organization’s products and services. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has previous experience within offshore piping engineering and wants to be part of a dynamic project team working as part of an international service line.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to 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
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing knowledge and gaining exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

The key objectives for this role are:

Domain

• Experienced in offshore green field projects (topsides for well head, LQ, riser platform & process platforms) as Lead or Area Lead
• Experienced in brown field modifications, tie‑ins / hook‑ups and preparation of site survey input
• Review piping studies for defining elevation & configuration for fixed platforms & interface definition / hook‑ups
• Experienced in FPSO/FLNG topsides modules
• Take ownership of module / deck area, work independently and report to lead periodically
• Prepare 2D layout study sketches and guide junior designers
• Experience in handling a team of members

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. If you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in piping engineering in oil & gas project execution (Essential)
• Working experience with major industrial & international codes (ASME, API & NORSOK)

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara – a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.