Senior Pipelines Engineer

Overview

Wood is currently seeking a Senior Pipelines Engineer to join their team in Doha, Qatar. This position involves collaboration with multiple engineers and designers and offers the chance to actively support core project objectives within major FEED projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of engineers and designers specialized in pipelines.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate standards and technical requirements across all design phases including pre-FEED, FEED, EPC deliverables related to oil and gas processing, export, carbon capture and transportation projects.
• Manage and supervise engineers and superintendents to maintain quality standards and apply cost-efficient solutions.
• Enforce compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies within all assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure that all work is conducted safely and with environmental responsibility.
• Evaluate and review design outputs from third parties and participate in safety and reliability assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, IPF, and technical audits.
• Analyze existing field facilities and pipeline capacities to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Explore and recommend new technologies applicable to pipeline projects.
• Commit to developing local engineering staff to progress into engineering roles.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental standards (ISO 14001) relevant to oil and gas project design.
• Understand safety design considerations throughout the project lifecycle, including various hazard identification and risk analysis techniques.
• Conduct lifecycle cost analysis for projects.
• Prepare technical RFQ packages related to pipeline scopes.
• Plan and estimate engineering, construction, materials, scheduling, and resources, updating capacity plans bi-annually.
• Deliver expert engineering in risers, subsea pipelines, landfalls, subsea manifolds, piping design, and both onshore and subsea pipeline projects.
• Coordinate closely with construction engineers and oversee installation strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in offshore and onshore oil & gas, petrochemical, and marine industries.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar senior role on large international projects, including at least 3 years within engineering or contractor organizations.
• Strong expertise in pipeline design and construction codes including ASME, API, ISO, DNV, and Shell DEP.
• Preferred experience with pipeline design software such as AutoCAD, Microstation, MathCad, CAESAR II, Abacus, and ESRI/GIS.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Company Background

Wood is an internationally recognized consulting, engineering, and operations firm specializing in energy and materials sectors. Employing about 33,000 professionals across roughly 50 countries, the company offers end-to-end asset lifecycle services that enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability. Wood is part of Sidara, a global alliance of top-tier engineering and project management firms.

Diversity and Inclusion

Wood is dedicated to equal employment opportunity and values diversity across its workforce. Employment decisions are based on objective criteria without discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in line with applicable laws.