Design Engineering Manager

Eram Talent; Dammam; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 525,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Design Engineering Manager located in Saudi Arabia. This role will lead multidisciplinary engineering design activities focusing on oil and gas separation systems for petrochemical projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 15 years of experience in the field, and proven expertise in managing design activities and teams. Strong EPC project experience is essential for success in this position.

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.
• Oversee design of oil & gas separation systems.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables.
• Ensure engineering designs meet project scope and objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Oil and Gas Separation Systems

Technical Documentation

EPC Coordination

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.