Lead Pipeline Design Engineer

• Lead the design and engineering of cross-country pipelines (oil, gas, water) from conceptual to detailed engineering stages.
• Manage the preparation and review of Pipeline Design Basis, Alignment Sheets, Route Selection, Hot Tap packages and Stress Analysis.
• Lead the preparation and review of material specifications, pipeline MTOs, and technical procurement documents (MR, TBE, TBC, NMR review, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards (SAES, SAEP, SAMSS, etc.), ASME, API, and other international codes and standards.
• Oversee field pipeline activities including construction support, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams: Process, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and project management.
• Resolve technical issues during both the design and field execution phases.
• Lead the development and checking of Piping and Pipeline Layouts, Isometrics, and Construction Drawings.
• Engage in technical discussions with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and design teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of experience, primarily in cross-country pipeline projects.
• Hands-on experience in both field execution and detailed design.
• Experience on Saudi Aramco projects is mandatory.
• Proficiency in pipeline engineering software such as CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, Bentley OpenPlant, AutoCAD, and GIS tools.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction practices, welding, coatings, hydrotesting, and cathodic protection.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.

• Aramco-approved Lead Pipeline Engineer (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience in pipeline integrity assessment, risk assessment, and route optimization.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• SEC( Saudi Engineering Consul Registration)

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