Senior Principal Project Engineer - Engineering Department

McDermott Arabia - Saudi; Al Khobar; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Senior Principal Project Engineer to manage complex projects and ensure quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project engineering, strong communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. This role involves overseeing project execution, coordinating with teams, and addressing technical challenges.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of Project Engineering experience, including 5-10 years managing multiple projects.
• Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or professional society membership preferred.
• Experience with both Brownfield and Greenfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering scope of a McDermott project.
• Establish and implement project procedures to meet quality and technical requirements.
• Supervise and guide other Project Engineers.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

The Senior Principal Project Engineer is recognized as a specialist in the field of Project Engineering at McDermott. They can anticipate internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues and subsequently recommend process, product, or service improvements.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the engineering scope of a McDermott project
2. Establish and implement project procedures to ensure deliverables meet quality and technical content requirements in accordance with contract documents
3. Manage the technical execution to support the business considerations established for the project
4. May be responsible for a Unit/Area, a specific function, or may be assigned the Project Engineering Manager role on a project
5. Support proposal preparations for prospective projects
6. May be assigned as the Project Manager for smaller projects
7. Promote safety in designs and work processes
8. Help prepare and understand Engineering requirements in contract documents
9. Coordinate with Engineering and Design Leads on an assigned project
10. Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan, including multi-office execution (MOPEX) and DOR matrix
11. Prepare project coordination procedures and communicate requirements to the team
12. Supervise and guide other Project Engineers
13. Ensure effective communication among engineering disciplines, document discussions, and approve related documents
14. Manage project reports, cost, schedule, and budget control
15. Handle change management proactively
16. Develop and maintain engineering documents such as staffing plans, equipment lists, and change notices
17. Coordinate with clients, management, and project leads, and third-party interfaces
18. Identify and resolve problems with the engineering team
19. Lead project handover, archiving, and lessons learned processes
20. Interface with internal teams and clients on technical matters
21. Anticipate and address business challenges or regulatory issues, recommending improvements
22. Solve complex problems impacting the project and persuade stakeholders at senior levels

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering
• 15-20 years of Project Engineering experience, including 5-10 years managing multiple projects
• Registered Engineer in Training (ElT) or professional society membership preferred
• Flexibility in role reassignment and colleague support
• Strong representation and communication skills
• Knowledge of current engineering methods and software
• Recognized PEM or PE within the company
• Broad technical knowledge of design engineering codes and standards
• Experience in detailed design, field assignments, and international multi-office projects
• Proposal and contractual documentation experience
• Project Management Team (PMT) experience for projects
• Experience with both Brownfield and Greenfield projects
• Ability to interpret contractual documentation and communicate effectively with stakeholders