Development Engineer - Upstream Oil & Gas
Location: QatarIndustry: Oil & Gas - Upstream / Onshore Field Development
Experience Required: Minimum 15 Years
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project initiation, feasibility, and early concept optimization studies for upstream oil & gas development projects.
- Coordinate with Development, Project Engineering, and Operations teams to establish study strategies and execution plans.
- Manage study schedules, budgets, contracts, and technical deliverables.
- Oversee multidisciplinary engineering studies and ensure technical quality.
- Identify project risks, opportunities, and constraints, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Manage the transition of projects from concept studies into detailed project engineering.
- Support technical assurance, operational readiness, and project handover.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and support pilot projects.
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
- Minimum 15 years of direct experience in oil & gas engineering, project management, and project execution.
- Proven experience in upstream project feasibility studies, concept development, and optimization.
- Strong technical knowledge of upstream surface facilities, including:
- Multiphase flow
- Separator, pump, and compressor capacity evaluation
- Pipe and valve sizing
- Hydraulic analysis and modelling
- Process engineering principles and associated software
- Experience managing engineering studies, schedules, costs, contracts, and deliverables.
- Strong multidisciplinary coordination, planning, and technical leadership capabilities.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Professionals with experience working for major international upstream oil & gas operators, especially those involved in early-stage field development and project maturation, are highly desired. Candidates with Front End Development Manager (FEDM) or Petroleum Architect experience are strongly encouraged to apply, provided they meet the technical requirements.