Lead Piping Engineer

Lamprell; Al Hamriyah; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Engineer – Piping in Muscat to oversee the design and engineering of piping systems for both offshore and onshore projects. The successful candidate will have 15-20 years of experience, a strong command of international standards, and proficiency in design software. Responsibilities include managing a team and ensuring high-quality engineering delivery within budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years in piping engineering, preferably in offshore oil & gas or EPC environments.
• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer on upstream oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (e.g., SHELL DEPs, BP Guidelines, Saudi Aramco Standards).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and designers in executing piping engineering.
• Take responsibility for design deliverables and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and international codes.

Skills

Piping engineering

Team leadership

Compliance with international standards

Design software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

PDMS

Stableline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Engineer – Piping

Location: United Arab Emirates

Company: Lamprell

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:

The Lead Engineer – Piping will be responsible for overseeing the complete design and engineering of piping systems for offshore and onshore projects. This includes leading a team of engineers and designers, ensuring compliance with international standards, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions within budget and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and designers in executing basic and detailed piping engineering work for medium to large-scale projects.
• Take full responsibility for design deliverables, technical documentation, and coordination with procurement and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with tender specifications, quality standards, and international codes (e.g., API, DNV).
• Conduct contract reviews and guide the development of Technical Document Registers (TDRs).
• Supervise the design of subsea pipeline systems including route optimization, mechanical design, stability analysis, and corrosion protection.
• Oversee the design of submarine cables including route selection, crossing design, and stability analysis.
• Prepare design basis documents, technical specifications, data sheets, alignment sheets, and integrity calculations.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training to junior engineers.
• Define engineering standards and contribute to software evaluations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 15–20 years in piping engineering, preferably in offshore oil & gas or EPC environments.
• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer on upstream oil & gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (e.g., SHELL DEPs, BP Guidelines, Saudi Aramco Standards).
• Proficiency in design software such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, PDMS, and Stableline.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.