Senior Piping Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality: Any Nationality
Salary: Not Specified
Gender: Not Specified
Arabic Fluency: Not Specified
Job Function: Engineering - Civil & Construction
Company Industry: Construction

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job purpose

  • Define piping design bases, codes, standards, and deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
  • Single point of contact for piping deliverables and activities.
  • Interface with client and other stakeholders for successful execution of the project.
  • 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

  • Engineering design and engineer 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 and project-specific requirements.
  • Review and approve technical deliverables (isometrics, P&IDs, BOMs, MOC/change notes, design change requests, technical queries).
  • Development of standard deliverables, various datasheets, and requisition packages related to piping.
  • Experience in non-metallic piping stress analysis and procurement. Provide in-depth technical support for material selection involving metallic, GRE, and HDPE piping systems.
  • Participate in material selection and corrosion review sessions to ensure suitable materials for service conditions.
  • Understand the MOC process and employ effective change management throughout the lifecycle of the project.
  • Contribute to lessons learnt from the project.
  • Report to department manager/lead engineer for the project.
  • Experience

  • 12+ years of experience in concept, FEED and detail engineering and EPCM experience in the oil & gas industry.
  • Experience with Middle East clients like ADNOC, BP, BOC, PDO, Total Energies and Qatar Energies is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with onshore and offshore facilities and experience in greenfield and brownfield projects.
  • Experience working with multicultural project teams across various project execution centers.
  • Familiarity with international piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASTM, API, and NACE MR0175/ISO 15156.
  • Qualifications

  • Master or bachelor 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 is advantageous.
  • Technical skills

  • Strong background in piping design, engineering, stress analysis, and support design.
  • Proficiency with piping design software and calculation tools (e.g., CAESAR, AutoPIPE, and 3D modeling tools).
  • Technical experience to prepare manhours estimation for different types of piping activities and deliverables of different phases of the project like select phase, FEED and execution.
  • Familiarity with codes, standards, regulations and practices applicable to the design and construction of various facilities.
  • Hands-on knowledge of codes and standards relevant to piping.
  • Experience with high-pressure piping, thermal insulation, coatings, and corrosion considerations.
  • Diverse working experience in project management, conceptual, FEED and detailed design, and construction.
  • Knowledge of interdisciplinary work processes, interface, and deliverables.
  • Responsible for the training and development of engineers in his/her team.
  • Adherence to company processes and procedures and handle internal and external project audits.
  • Proven experience in vendor qualification, technical bid evaluation, and factory audits.
  • Soft skills

  • 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.
  • Critical thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

    KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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