Principal Designer – Piping

RMA Contracts Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RMA Contracts Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Principal Designer – Piping with extensive offshore experience to lead piping and layout design for brownfield and greenfield projects. You will collaborate with the Piping Design Lead, ensure compliance with client specs, and drive 3D modelling using E3D/PDMS.

The role requires 15 years in upstream offshore Oil & Gas, proficiency in E3D/PDMS, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and MDS, and a degree or diploma in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• 15 years+ experience in upstream offshore Oil & Gas as Piping Principal/Lead Designer.
• Experience with E3D/PDMS, MDS, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Experience on Norwegian projects and familiarity with NCS/UKCS standards.
• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or ITI/NTC in Mechanical Drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead piping and layout design activities and coordinate with the Piping Design Lead.
• Follow client specifications and project procedures for piping layout design.
• Conduct 3D modelling for piping, supports, and routes using E3D/PDMS/Navisworks.
• Perform design reviews to ensure compliance with standards and codes.
• Issue discipline deliverables using project templates.
• Coordinate with multi-location offices and attend meetings.

Skills

Piping design

E3D/PDMS

Navisworks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma or equivalent

Tools

E3D/PDMS

Navisworks

AutoCAD

MDS

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.