Lead Pipeline Engineer - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2

KBR, Inc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 408,000 - 715,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Lead Pipeline Engineer for an offshore subsea project in Abu Dhabi. You will lead engineering, design, integrity management and project execution to meet ADNOC standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include FEED through commissioning, coordination with process, mechanical, civil, and HSE teams, and mentoring staff. Extensive offshore pipeline experience and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Pipeline, Civil or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, FEED, detailed engineering and execution phases of pipeline projects.
• Design offshore and subsea pipelines, risers and flowlines.
• Review routing, wall thickness, stress and hydraulic studies.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC/API/ASME/DNV/ISO and related standards.
• Mentor junior pipeline engineers and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Skills

Pipeline engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Pipeline Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAESAR II

AutoPIPE

OLGA

PIPESIM

ANSYS

MS Office

Job description

Title: Lead Pipeline Engineer - Offshore Subsea Project - Pkg 2 Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title: Lead Pipeline Engineer

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based initially in Client or Contractors Office in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

The Lead Pipeline Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering, design, integrity management, and execution of offshore and onshore pipeline projects for ADNOC Offshore. The role ensures that pipeline systems are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, safety requirements, and project objectives related to cost, quality, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design Leadership

• Lead the conceptual, FEED, detailed engineering, and execution phases of pipeline projects.
• Manage the design of offshore and subsea pipelines, risers, flowlines, and associated facilities.
• Review and approve pipeline routing, wall thickness calculations, stress analysis, and hydraulic studies.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, API, ASME, DNV, ISO, and other applicable international codes.
• Support material selection, corrosion studies, cathodic protection, and integrity management programs.

Project Management

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities with process, mechanical, civil, structural, instrumentation, and HSE teams.
• Monitor engineering deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Provide technical guidance during procurement, fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and contractor selection processes.

Pipeline Integrity & Operations Support

• Develop and implement pipeline integrity management strategies.
• Review inspection reports, fitness-for-service assessments, and risk-based inspection studies.
• Lead root cause analysis for pipeline failures or operational issues.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions to ensure safe and reliable operation.

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, RAM, and other safety studies.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project phases.
• Ensure environmental and regulatory requirements are fully met.

Stakeholder Management

• Interface with ADNOC management, contractors, consultants, and third-party agencies.
• Provide technical presentations and reports to senior management.
• Mentor and develop junior pipeline engineers and technical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Pipeline Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in pipeline engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• At least 5 years in a lead or supervisory engineering role.
• Extensive experience in offshore pipeline projects, subsea systems, and brownfield modifications.
• Proven experience in FEED, EPC, and offshore installation projects.
• Middle East and ADNOC project experience preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Offshore and subsea pipeline design.
• Pipeline stress analysis and flexibility studies.
• Hydraulic and flow assurance analysis.
• Pipeline integrity management systems.
• Corrosion engineering and cathodic protection.
• Pipeline installation methodologies (S-Lay, J-Lay, Reel-Lay).
• Knowledge of relevant codes: ASME B31.4 / B31.8 DNV-ST-F101 API Standards ISO Standards ADNOC Engineering Specifications
• Software Skills CAESAR II AutoPIPE OLGA PIPESIM ANSYS (preferred) MS Office Suite Engineering data management systems

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People - We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity - We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity.

We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower - We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams - We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments.

Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.