Principal Piping Engineer

WorleyParsons; Doha; On-site; QAR 812,521 - 1,218,782; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Principal Piping Engineer in Doha, Qatar. The role involves leading engineering teams in the oil and gas sector, ensuring compliance with HSE and engineering standards, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have a full-time mechanical engineering degree, extensive piping engineering experience, and ideally hold MME accreditation. This full-time position emphasizes safety and innovation in sustainable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in piping engineering for oil and gas.
• Knowledge of regulations, codes, and standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE management.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping engineering teams in project execution.
• Ensure compliance with local and international standards.
• Guide staff in the preparation of piping specifications.

Skills

Piping engineering

HSE management

Piping stress analysis

Knowledge of onshore and offshore engineering practices

Leadership in multi-disciplinary projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

MME engineering accreditation

Chartered Professional Engineer status

Tools

Piping discipline specific software

Job description

Job Description

Principal Piping Engineer (DOH01N1)

Company: Worley

Primary Location

Job

Piping

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Management Level: Supervisor

Job Posting

Apr 16, 2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a visible and active commitment to HSE management and its associated requirements in a project environment.
• A thorough knowledge of the regulations, codes and standards and a good understanding of onshore and offshore engineering practices applicable to topsides/plant layout and piping design for oil and gas facilities.
• Extensive current design experience is required in piping engineering, piping stress, pipe supports, topsides & onshore plant equipment layouts and detailed piping design, all gained with notable design contractors and/or oil/gas companies within the industry.
• Extensive knowledge of piping materials to guide staff in the preparation of piping, valve and SP Item specifications and subsequently ensure purchase to required standards.
• Experience in brown fields & asset services type project / contracts.
• Excellent technical and practical engineering skills and able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its clients.
• An excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the piping discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines.
• An excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Competent in the use of relevant piping discipline specific software.

HSE Capability

• Maintain HSE focus with the team to ensure OHSE requirements.
• Demonstrate behaviour and business practices commensurate with a culture of world’s best health, safety and environmental performance.
• Demonstrate a visible and active commitment to:
  • personal well-being.
  • healthy and safe workplaces and activities.

Industry Specific Experience

• Extensive work experience at a senior level within the Oil & Gas industry in both Onshore and Offshore projects.
• Design & Engineering experience within the oil and gas industry, with recent experience leading a team of piping discipline engineers and designers.
• Extensive technical, practical and leadership experience in the piping discipline in the same or similar industry, including experience managing and leading multi-disciplinary projects and teams.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• Full-Time bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
• MME (Ministry of Municipality and Environment) engineering accreditation is a mandatory requirement. Candidates not holding this accreditation must be willing to achieve this within the probationary period.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or undertaking the same will be an advantage.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.