Senior Pipeline Engineer

Elsa Talent Solutions Sdn. Bhd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to oversee pipeline engineering activities for oil and gas projects. The role requires extensive experience in both onshore and offshore projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards and delivering high-quality results. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of pipeline design principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of practical experience in upstream oil and gas projects.
• Minimum five years of experience in a Senior Engineer position within oil and gas projects.
• Strong understanding of pipeline design codes and standards (ASME B31.4, B31.8, DNV-ST-F101).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pipeline engineering activities for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.
• Develop, review, and validate pipeline design deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs during all project phases.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Pipeline design knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer with BEM / IEM (Malaysia)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pipeline engineering activities for both onshore and offshore oil and gas projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements, PETRONAS Technical Standards, and international codes.
• Develop, review, and validate pipeline design deliverables including route selection, wall thickness calculations, material selection, stress analysis, and pipeline integrity assessments.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs during all project phases conceptual, FEED, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure that engineering design, specifications, and deliverables meet technical, safety, and quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and ensure alignment with project objectives and best engineering practices.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth project execution.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability studies.
• Support procurement, construction, and installation teams by reviewing vendor data, material specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Manage change control, design verification, and as-built documentation to ensure traceability and project integrity.
• Contribute to lessons learned, standardization, and improvement of pipeline engineering and project management practices.

Requirements

• Recognized Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer with BEM / IEM (Malaysia).
• Minimum seven (7) years of practical experience in upstream oil and gas projects (onshore, offshore, facilities, and pipeline).
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Senior Engineer position within oil and gas projects.
• Vast knowledge and experience in project management of onshore and offshore engineering design works.
• Strong understanding of pipeline design codes and standards (ASME B31.4, B31.8, DNV-ST-F101, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Proven ability to manage design integrity, schedule, and quality for complex pipeline projects.