Lead Pipeline Engineer

Lead Pipeline Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the detailed engineering and design of pipeline systems within EPC projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications and international standards.
• Perform and review stress and hydraulic analyses to validate pipeline integrity and operational efficiency.
• Drive value-added engineering initiatives to optimize design, reduce costs, and improve constructability without compromising quality or safety.
• Optimize pipeline routing to minimize environmental impact, reduce land acquisition costs, and enhance long-term operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration of pipeline engineering deliverables.
• Review vendor documents, technical specifications, material selections, and equipment requisitions to ensure compatibility with project requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support during fabrication, installation, testing, and pre-commissioning phases.
• Resolve site-based engineering challenges by working closely with construction and quality teams.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and contractors to ensure alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and fostering technical growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in pipeline engineering, specifically within EPC project environments.
• Proven track record in managing pipeline engineering for large-scale EPC projects, from design through to construction and commissioning.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in pipeline design and analysis software, such as AutoCAD, PDMS, Caesar II, and other industry-standard tools.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, API, ASCE, and other pipeline engineering codes and standards.
• Expertise in material selection, corrosion protection, and welding procedures for pipeline systems.
• Experience in feasibility studies and constructability reviews for EPC pipeline projects.
• Proven ability to implement value engineering principles to optimize costs and enhance project efficiency.
• Experience in pipeline route optimization considering environmental, geotechnical, and regulatory constraints.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills to manage engineering activities across multiple disciplines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for effective collaboration with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset to address technical and construction challenges in EPC projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality engineering work.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in all aspects of pipeline engineering within EPC projects.