Wood is recruiting for a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on preparing pipeline design deliverables for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE on a 5/2 work schedule. This is a full‑time, office‑based role in Sharjah.
Role
This exciting opportunity is for an experienced Senior Pipeline Engineer.
Key Objectives
Prepare pipeline design deliverables
Provide input to produce pipeline documents and drawings
Complete pipeline design calculations (wall thickness, buoyancy, bending, etc.)
Provide field engineering support for site surveys and data gathering
Complete Material Take Offs and associated Material Requisitions
Coordinate procurement bids and complete technical bid evaluations
Identify optimisation and operating cost reduction opportunities
Ensure construction and field modifications meet the requirements of all applicable codes, standards and regulations
Coordinate with interdisciplinary activities such as PFD & P&ID’s
Manage design team activities and assist Senior Designer and Engineers
Co‑ordinate all activities related to pipeline discipline
Travel to Basra, Iraq as required
Promote safe behaviour at all times
Proficiency in MS Excel, Caesar II/Autopipe and awareness of Arc GIS, Auto CAD, Navisworks
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical or Pipeline Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of experience
Experience in building and producing engineering deliverables
Experience working with multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams
Previous experience in the Middle East is an advantage
Experience in sour service operations is an advantage
Familiarity with typical software packages used for pipeline engineering design
Benefits
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Competitive salary with regular reviews
Commitment to continued professional development
Global connections and expert network
Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
Employee Share Plan
Long Service Award programme
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.
