Piping Engineer

Role overview

Design and materials

• Develop and review detailed piping and pipeline designs to ASME, API, ANSI, and applicable standards.
• Review P&IDs, layouts, and drawings; perform stress analysis, hydraulic calculations, and flow assessments.
• Prepare specifications and select pipes, valves, fittings, and other materials for operating conditions and fluid compatibility.
• Coordinate sourcing and delivery of approved materials and support inspections, storage, and handling.

Construction, testing, and handover

• Provide technical leadership and site support for installation; review construction methods, procedures, and practices.
• Coordinate with site engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues; monitor welding, fabrication, installation, and material handling for quality.
• Supervise hydrostatic, pneumatic, pressure, and leak tests; maintain inspection records and recommend corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, verify system performance, and complete handover files including as-built drawings, inspection records, and material certificates.

Coordination, documentation, and safety

• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, construction, commissioning, and QA/QC personnel.
• Provide progress updates and technical reports; monitor schedules, resource use, and engineering deliverables.
• Maintain engineering and project documentation and support timely, cost-effective execution.
• Follow HSE requirements, participate in hazard identification and risk mitigation, and support audits, inspections, and safe work practices.

Experience and education

• 7–9 years of piping and pipeline engineering experience in oil and gas.
• Experience in design, installation, testing, commissioning, and construction support for large-scale EPC projects.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, HDPE, and specialty piping materials.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SmartPlant 3D, or equivalent piping design software.
• Understanding of P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, engineering documentation, and ASME, API, ANSI, or related standards.
• Ability to perform stress analysis and piping flow calculations; strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Communication, coordination, stakeholder management, and technical risk assessment skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in material selection, stress analysis, and P&ID reviews is preferred.
• Piping Engineering certification or another relevant industry certification is advantageous.

What the employer offers

• Opportunity to contribute to major UAE oil and gas EPC projects.
• Collaborative environment and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package; no salary amount or cadence is specified.