Design Engineering Manager

Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Design Engineering Manager for their operations in Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams for petrochemical and oil & gas projects, focusing on oil and gas separation systems. Candidates must have at least 15 years of relevant engineering experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, and a Master's is preferred. This is a critical role requiring strong leadership and technical oversight.

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.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, calculations, and documents.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering Design Management

Technical Issue Resolution

Compliance with International Standards

Coordination with Multidisciplinary Teams

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.