Job Title: Principal (Lead) Piping Engineer (Onshore & Offshore)
Location: Doha, Qatar
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month contract
Overview
An experienced Principal (Lead) Piping Engineer is required to lead piping engineering activities across onshore and offshore brownfield projects. This role focuses on FEED and detailed design, providing technical leadership and ensuring high-quality delivery within a 3D design environment.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership
- Lead piping engineering activities across FEED and detailed design phases
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to the piping engineering team
- Ensure delivery of high-quality engineering outputs aligned with project requirements
Design & Technical Oversight
- Oversee piping layout, routing, material selection, and stress analysis
- Review and approve engineering deliverables, including 3D models
- Ensure compliance with international codes and standards (e.g. ASME, API)
Project Coordination
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, structural, and instrumentation
- Interface with clients, contractors, and vendors to resolve technical issues
- Support constructability reviews, site queries, and commissioning activities
Project Delivery
- Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
- Support brownfield modifications, tie-ins, and integration into existing facilities
- Maintain compliance with HSE requirements and company procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
- Minimum 18+ years of experience in piping engineering
- Strong experience in onshore and offshore brownfield projects
- Proven track record in FEED and detailed design
- Previous experience in a Lead or Principal role preferred
- Experience with EPC contractors or major oil & gas operators is advantageous
Technical & Professional Skills
- Proficiency in 3D design tools such as E3D, PDMS, or SP3D
- Strong knowledge of international piping codes and standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage complex engineering scopes and multiple interfaces
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities