Senior project engineer

Fircroft; Dammam; On-site; SAR 281,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dammam seeks an experienced Project Engineer to oversee technical queries on-site for an EPC project in the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a thorough understanding of Aramco engineering standards. This role emphasizes communication and collaboration with construction teams to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of EPC project experience in Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven track record as Project Engineer or similar site leadership.
• Strong understanding of gas plant processes and engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for engineering queries on site.
• Facilitate resolution of technical issues and discrepancies.
• Manage revisions of engineering documents and ensure proper use.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Act as the primary point of contact for all on-site engineering queries, redline markups, and technical clarifications, liaising with the home office.
• Facilitate timely resolution of technical issues and engineering discrepancies during construction, minimizing schedule and cost impacts.
• Manage and control the latest revisions of engineering documents on site, ensuring their proper use.
• Lead site constructability reviews from an engineering perspective, identifying issues and proposing optimization solutions.
• Provide direct technical and planning support to the construction management team, aligning engineering deliverables with execution plans.
• Collaborate with construction supervisors to interpret engineering documents and ensure proper installation.
• Participate in daily/weekly construction progress meetings, providing engineering insights and addressing technical bottlenecks.
• Support the Project Controls team with accurate progress updates related to engineering completion and site technical resolutions.
• Participate in risk assessments for critical construction activities, providing engineering input.
• Collaborate with the procurement team on site-related material issues, vendor technical queries, and material substitutions.
• Proactively prepare for the commissioning phase by ensuring accurate as-built documentation and assisting with punch list development.
• Ensure construction activities adhere to the project's Quality Management Plan and relevant Aramco standards regarding technical integrity and installation quality.
• Champion a strong safety culture on site, providing engineering input for safe work practices.
• Ensure all site activities comply with Aramco standards, relevant industry codes, and project-specific HSE and quality requirements.

REQUIRED PROFILE

• Minimum 15 years of experience in EPC projects within the Oil & Gas sector, with at least 5 years as Project Engineer or similar technical site leadership role for mega (USD 700M above) projects.
• Mandatory Aramco project experience, with in-depth knowledge of Aramco engineering standards, procedures (SAES/SAEP), and brownfield project execution requirements.
• Proven ability to resolve complex technical issues on-site and facilitate effective communication between engineering disciplines and construction teams.
• Strong understanding of gas plant process systems, mechanical equipment, piping, instrumentation, electrical, and civil/structural engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating technical and schedule risks.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with project stakeholders, including client PMT representatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable with document control systems.
• Fluent/Native English speaker

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Mechanical, Chemical, Degree is preferred. Other relevant engineering disciplines will be considered based on experience.