Engineering Lead (Piping - Field)

NES Fircroft; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead (Piping - Field) in Qatar to lead piping field engineering activities on a major LNG project. You will oversee EPC contractor performance, ensure safety, quality, and compliance, and manage deliverables across installation, testing, and commissioning.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years in piping, with at least 4 years in Oil & Gas and prior supervisory or contractor management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in piping engineering.
• 4+ years in Oil & Gas industry.
• Previous supervisory or contractor management experience.
• LNG project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of piping design standards, specifications, and commissioning.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and engineering execution processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping field engineering activities for EPC execution.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance.
• Review and steward piping deliverables, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Monitor progress, schedules, and milestones with recovery plans.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project management standards.

Skills

Piping field engineering

Contractor management

Leadership

Communication

Piping design standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering execution processes

Job description

Hiring: Engineering Lead (Piping - Field) | Qatar

Location: Qatar

Contract Type: Long-Term Contract

Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week

Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF

Client: Major LNG Project, Qatar

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Lead (Piping - Field) to join a major LNG development project in Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading piping field engineering activities, overseeing EPC contractor performance, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant project execution. Based on the attached job description from, the role involves managing piping engineering deliverables, contractor interfaces, installation, testing, commissioning, and compliance with project standards.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Piping Engineering roles
• At least 4 years of experience within the Oil & Gas industry
• Previous supervisory or contractor management experience
• LNG project experience preferred, particularly in field engineering environments
• Strong understanding of piping design standards, specifications, construction, commissioning, and operations
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering execution processes

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage piping field engineering activities for EPC execution.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Review and steward piping engineering deliverables, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, and milestones while providing recovery plans when required.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and project management standards.