Principal Designer – Piping

RMA CONTRACTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RMA CONTRACTS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Principal Designer – Piping to lead piping and layout design on upstream offshore Oil & Gas projects, coordinating closely with the Piping Design Lead and project teams.

This role requires 15 years of experience, proficiency in E3D/PDMS, MDS, Navisworks, AutoCAD and MS Office, and a strong grasp of ASME, API and European standards. You will review vendor drawings, perform model clashes checks, and drive design reviews to ensure compliance with project

Qualifications

• 15+ years in upstream offshore Oil & Gas with piping lead role
• Proficient in E3D/PDMS, MDS, Navisworks, AutoCAD, MS Office
• Knowledge of ASME, API, BS and European standards in Oil & Gas

Responsibilities

• Lead piping and layout design activities and coordinate with Piping Design Lead
• Follow client specs and project procedures for piping & layout design
• Prepare required reports with Piping Design Lead
• Perform 3D modelling using E3D/PDMS for piping, supports, and routes
• Review vendor drawings for nozzles, vessel cleats, and supports
• Conduct design reviews using E3D/PDMS/Navisworks to ensure standards compliance

Skills

Piping design

3D modelling

E3D/PDMS

Navisworks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project coordination

Offshore Oil & Gas

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

ITE in Mechanical Engineering

ITI/NTC in Mechanical Drafting

Tools

E3D/PDMS

MDS

Navisworks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Principal Designer – Piping

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Piping & Layout design activities and coordinate project-specific matters with the Piping Design Lead.
• Follow client specifications and project procedures for Piping & Layout design.
• Work with the Piping Design Lead to understand requirements, meet project demands, and prepare required reports.
• Resolve technical issues promptly and accelerate to the Piping Design Lead when required. Plan tasks and issue deliverables per company procedures.
• Understand project workflows, provide timely input, and highlight technical challenges in advance.
• Coordinate with other offices on multi-location projects, attend meetings, communicate effectively, and take on additional project roles when required.
• Perform 3D modelling using E3D/PDMS for mechanical, safety, soft volumes, escape and transport routes, access and material handling routes, equipment, packages, piping, and pipe supports.
• Perform piping and pipe support layout design and conduct internal/external 3D model reviews.
• Prepare and check MTOs for piping bulk and tagged items.
• Review vendor drawings for static/rotating equipment and packages, ensuring nozzle orientations, vessel cleats, and support requirements meet design requirements.
• Perform regular model clash checks and coordinate with other disciplines to maintain a clash-free 3D model.
• Conduct design reviews using E3D/PDMS/Navisworks to ensure layout and piping designs comply with applicable standards and codes.
• Issue discipline deliverables using project-specific templates.

Job Requirements

Work Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in an engineering environment for upstream offshore Oil & Gas projects, including experience as a Piping Principal/Lead Designer.
• Experience with E3D/PDMS, MDS, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Experience in Norwegian projects and relevant NCS/UKCS standards preferred.
• Experience in medium/large brownfield and greenfield Oil & Gas projects, with strong understanding of project phases, milestones, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, ITE in Mechanical Engineering, or ITI/NTC in Mechanical Drafting.

Other Skills

• Experience in E3D/PDMS 3D modelling and piping/pipe support layout design.
• Strong knowledge of Oil & Gas industry standards, including ASME, API, BS, European Regulations, and other relevant standards/guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills, including presenting technical matters to design teams, client technical authorities, project management representatives, and approving bodies.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, make sound decisions, analyse problems, and provide focused solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at all organisational levels.