Design Engineering Manager

Eram Talent; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Design Engineering Manager to oversee multidisciplinary design activities for petrochemical and oil & gas projects. This role includes managing engineering teams, ensuring compliance with international standards, and providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in the industry, particularly in oil and gas separation systems, along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering. The firm offers a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in petrochemical and oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience in oil & gas separation systems.
• Minimum 5 years in a Design Engineering Manager or Lead Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design activities for petrochemical and oil & gas projects.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings, and technical documents.
• Ensure engineering designs meet project scope, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Technical issue resolution

Mentoring

Coordination with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline)

Master's degree

Job description

The Design Engineering Manager will lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering design activities for petrochemical and oil & gas projects, with a strong focus on oil and gas separation systems. The role is responsible for overseeing design development across project phases, ensuring compliance with international standards, project specifications, and client requirements, while coordinating with EPC teams and stakeholders. This position is based in China.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design activities for petrochemical and oil & gas projects.
• Oversee design of oil & gas separation systems, including process facilities and related units.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation).
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, drawings, and technical documents.
• Ensure engineering designs meet project scope, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate with project management, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Interface with clients, licensors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with international codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Support technical issue resolution during engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and performance management for engineering teams.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline).
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience in petrochemical and oil & gas projects.
• Proven experience in oil & gas separation systems.
• Minimum 5 years in a Design Engineering Manager or Lead Engineering role.
• Strong EPC project experience.