Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Lead / Principal Pipeline Engineer with a strong onshore pipeline design and engineering background to join a major engineering and energy project in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design and engineering of cross-country and onshore pipeline systems, with exposure to conceptual design, FEED and detailed engineering projects within the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon or infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of approximately 8–15 pipeline engineers and designers.
- Lead the engineering and design of onshore/cross-country pipeline systems, including production pipelines, trunk lines, test lines and flow lines.
- Define project scope, discipline deliverables, engineering activities and work plans.
- Develop Basis of Design (BOD) and other key pipeline engineering documents.
- Prepare engineering man-hour estimates and resource requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the pipeline engineering team and client representatives.
- Ensure technical integrity and quality of the pipeline design and engineering deliverables.
- Coordinate with Project Management and other engineering disciplines to achieve project objectives.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed within schedule and budget.
- Review and provide technical input on pipeline layouts, routing, material selection and specifications.
- Lead technical discussions and presentations with clients and project stakeholders.
- Provide technical support during design development and resolution of engineering issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, energy or infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in onshore pipeline design and engineering is essential.
- Proven experience with cross-country pipelines and transportation piping systems.
- Experience with ASME B31.4 and/or ASME B31.8 is highly desirable.
- Experience across Conceptual Design, FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
- Strong knowledge of pipeline design practices, construction practices and procedures.
- Good knowledge of ASME, API and NFPA codes and standards.
- Strong understanding of pipeline routing, plot plans, equipment layouts, pipeline protection and drainage systems.
- Knowledge of pipeline location classification and pipeline engineering calculations, including hydraulics and surge analysis.
- Strong knowledge of pipeline material selection and specifications.
- Exposure to pipeline stress analysis is preferred.
- Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards and engineering procedures will be an advantage.
- Strong English communication and technical presentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and interact effectively with clients.
Preferred Profile: Candidates with strong onshore pipeline design/engineering experience, rather than candidates whose experience is primarily in pipeline construction, operations or maintenance.
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Salary: SAR 25,000 – 30,000 per month
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
Experience: 15+ years
