Lead Piping Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Purpose

Provide technical leadership for piping engineering within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
Define piping design bases, codes, standards, and deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams (process, mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation) and vendors to ensure integrated piping systems.
Mentor engineers, drive quality, and ensure schedule adherence for piping deliverables across project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the engineering design and sizing of piping systems, supports, routing, isometrics, stress analysis, and related components.
Develop and review piping design basis, piping material specifications, datasheets, and technical bid evaluations.
Perform and supervise piping stress analyses, thermal expansion, pipe routing optimization, and vibration considerations.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, B31.4, API RP 1101, ISO, NFPA) and project-specific requirements.
Manage interfaces with process, mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation, and reliability disciplines; coordinate with vendors and contractors.
Lead risk assessments and safety reviews related to piping (HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA) and operability/maintainability considerations.
Review and approve technical deliverables (isometrics, P&IDs, BOMs, MOC/Change Notes, design change requests, technical queries).
Mentor and develop junior piping engineers; support staffing, training, and performance reviews.
Develop and manage execution plans, man-hour estimates, and budgets for piping scope.
Ensure QA/QC practices, drawing standards, datasheets, and requisition packages related to piping.
Support field construction, commissioning, and start-up activities; address punch lists and as-built documentation.
Stay current with advances in piping technology and recommend value-added solutions.

Experience

Experience: 15+ years of experience in FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
ADNOC EPC/PMC experience are highly preferred
Demonstrated track record delivering piping design and integration on FEED/detail projects.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s of Engineering in a related field.
Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.
Certification related to piping design or stress analysis (e.g., CPipe, ASME QME) is advantageous.

Technical Skills

Strong background in piping design, routing, stress analysis, and support design.
Proficiency with piping design software and calculation tools (e.g., Caesar II, CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, CAESAR III, and 3D modeling tools).
Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and document controls.
Knowledge of codes and standards (ASME B31.3/B31.4, API, ISO, NFPA) relevant to piping.
Experience with high-pressure piping, thermal insulation, coatings, and corrosion considerations.
Ability to perform mass and energy balances related to piping systems and to conduct safety reviews.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.

Soft Skills

Leadership & Mentorship: Strong leadership to guide piping teams and cross-functional groups.
Communication: Clear, concise communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Problem Solving: Proactive identification and mitigation of piping-related risks.
Project Management: Planning, scheduling, risk management, and deliverable tracking.
Influence & Collaboration: Effective collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
Adaptability: Comfort in dynamic project environments and changing technical requirements.
Attention to Detail: Rigorous approach to reviews, calculations, and documentation.
Safety Mindset: Commitment to health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.

Lead Piping Engineer Full Time