Project Engineer

Job description / Role

What you will do

The Project Engineer is a key role directly reporting to the Senior Project Manager of fire protection systems for the Middle East region. You will be based in Abu Dhabi and will be part of a growing team responsible for fire protection system projects within the oil and gas sector in the Middle East region. You will prepare schedules, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects, review compliance with NFPA codes and UAE life safety code practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and project specifications. You will interact daily with clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.

As a member of this team, you will work within a vibrant environment that provides a platform for you to use your experience to support the team with presales and estimation.

How you will do it

As an experienced Project Engineer, you will have expertise in project execution and complex knowledge of project design for firefighting solutions including fire protection (water-based systems), gas suppression, foam, and alarm detection systems within the oil and gas sector in the Middle East region. You will develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans, completing technical studies such as specifications, datasheets, operation philosophies, C&E matrix, procedures, cost estimation, and conferring with management. Determine project specifications by studying project design, customer requirements, and performance standards. Manage project schedule by studying project plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements. Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems. Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends and recommend actions. Manage the project, i.e., design, procurement, and installation activities within budget, agreed schedule, and exceeding customer expectations.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project execution of major projects for fire fighting systems in the oil and gas sector within GCC countries
• Strong technical knowledge of fire protection (water-based systems), gas suppression, foam, special hazard protection, and alarm detection systems
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Knowledge of project cost management, revenue generation, and invoicing to customers
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
• Material ordering and vendor management
• Responsible for production and issuance of technical documents, drawings, and calculations for manufacturing
• Must have work experience in UAE, Oman, Kuwait, or Qatar within the oil and gas sector
• Proven track record in cost estimation during the design and development process, recommending cost-effective solutions, and ability to produce high-quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use
• Fluency in the English language is essential
• Driving license with ability to travel
• Revenue, invoice, and cash flow forecasting and achieving the set out plans

Key Skills

Engineering support, cost estimates, log analysis, Petrel, BLM, production data, production operations, petroleum engineering, engineering analysis, economic analysis, development plans, reservoir characterization, technical support, technical reports

Employment type: Full-time
Experience: Not specified
Vacancy: 1