Associate Piping Engineer: Design & Analysis Trainee

McDermott International; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International is seeking an Associate Piping Engineer to support routine piping design work under supervision. You will build familiarity with P&IDs, Line Lists, Plot Plans, and piping specifications, while contributing to design calculations and vendor data review.

The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration with engineers and designers across disciplines, in a structured environment focused on developing piping engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in oil and gas.
• Learning the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines.
• Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of professional engineering society as applicable.
• Eager to learn.
• Working knowledge of English, both oral and written.
• HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious.
• Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to reassignment, replacement during illness/holidays, and assisting colleagues with heavy workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasks.
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete routine assignments under close supervision and mentoring.
• Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses, including design reports and procedures.
• Organize own work to meet deadlines set by others.
• Clearly communicate information, asking questions, and checking for understanding.
• Gain an understanding of the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements.
• Prepare/Review MTOs for requisitions.
• Review vendor data with guidance from colleagues.
• Develop awareness of costs related to own work.
• Become familiar with P&IDs, Line List, Equipment Layouts, Plot Plans, Piping Specifications, and Design Basis.
• Assist with the preparation of the Special Piping Items and required datasheets.
• Assist with the preparation of the Piping Material and Valve specification.
• Become familiar with fundamentals and Code requirements for Pipe Stress Calculations.
• Become familiar with pipe Stress Analysis software (Caesar II) and assist with simple stress analysis.
• Assist with design calculations like pipe wall thickness, reinforcement pad, trunnion support, etc.
• Assist with Material Requisitions, Technical Queries, Tech bid Evaluations, and Purchase Requisitions of Engineered Piping Equipment.
• Review and assist with checking of the vendor documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Caesar II

Job description

McDermott International is seeking an Associate Piping Engineer to support routine piping design work under supervision. You will build familiarity with P&IDs, Line Lists, Plot Plans, and piping specifications, while contributing to design calculations and vendor data review.

The role emphasizes learning, mentorship, and collaboration with engineers and designers across disciplines, in a structured environment focused on developing piping engineering skills.