Senior Onshore Pipeline Engineer

Overview

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with K  !" The K  team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

K  Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Position Title:

Senior Onshore Pipeline Engineer
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Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE — K  Office

• Lead pipeline engineering activities within Concept, FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and Detail Engineering for Oil & Gas projects.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and timely delivery of pipeline design and related deliverables in adherence with project requirements, international codes, and standards.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams and interfaces with clients.
• Lead and independently perform the pipeline engineering scope for Concept, FEED and Detail Engineering phases.
• Develop and review pipeline design strategies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform and supervise pipeline calculations, design basis, mechanical design, routing optimization, stress analysis, support design, crossings design & optimization, buckling assessment & mitigation, buoyancy assessment, location class & valve station selection, hot tap studies, ductile fracture assessment, scrapping requirement assessment, and insulation considerations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.4, B31.8, API RP 1101) and project specifications.
• Review and approve technical deliverables such as P&IDs, isometrics, routing drawings, material lists, and design basis memoranda.
• Coordinate and interface with process, piping, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, materials & corrosion, safety, construction, geotechnical, structural and civil teams to resolve technical issues.
• Manage change to scope, schedule, and budget, and provide risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Mentor and train junior engineers; provide technical reviews and feedback.
• Interface with clients and vendors, supporting technical clarifications and design approvals.
• Ensure engineering integrity, quality assurance and document control for all pipeline-related deliverables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, toolbox talks, and knowledge sharing.
• Support field execution and construction activities as needed, including site visits when required and as-built documentation.

• Minimum 10+ years of onshore pipeline engineering experience with proven track record in Concept, FEED and Detail Engineering; EPCM experience in Oil & Gas.
• Preferred ADNOC EPC experience with familiarity of ADNOC procedures & requirements (procurement, permitting, interfaces).
• Ability to prepare (hands-on) all onshore pipeline engineering deliverables independently while managing multiple projects; strong ownership and adaptability.
• Experience in Iraq field development projects.
• Desirable: experience in onshore pipeline constructability, procurement process & commissioning.
• Familiarity or experience in offshore pipeline and subsea engineering is a bonus.
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g., Pipeline, Mechanical or similar);
  Chartered status or professional registration is a plus.
• Proven pipeline design software proficiency (e.g., AutoPIPE, Caesar II, MathCAD) is mandatory.
• Experience managing a group of designers producing project pipeline drawings to meet client requirements.

• Strong knowledge of pipeline mechanical design, stress analysis, routing optimization, crossing design (road, rail, river, HDD, open cut, etc.) & optimization, buckling assessment & mitigation, and thermal expansion considerations.
• Proficient in codes and standards (ASME B31.4, B31.8; API standards).
• Ability to perform stress analysis, material selection, and corrosion considerations.
• Knowledge of HSE practices and risk assessment methodologies applicable to design and construction phases.

• Integrity, leadership, communication, problem solving, project management, stakeholder management, and adaptability for dynamic projects.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a challenging work environment.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to excellence, safety and sustainability.