Senior Project Engineer

Overall responsibilities:

• To lead and manage mechanical engineering activities for oil & gas projects, ensuring successful delivery in line with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards while maintaining strict compliance with HSE and client requirements.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of mechanical engineering scope for onshore/offshore oil & gas projects.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Client standards, international codes, and project requirements.
• Lead execution of mechanical engineering scope for onshore/offshore oil & gas projects.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, international codes, and project standards.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, and instrumentation.
• Act as the main technical point of contact with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement activities including vendor evaluation, technical bid analysis, and material approvals.
• Supervise installation, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budget.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies and site safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and site teams.
• Prepare and review project reports, method statements, and technical documentation.
• Provide end-to-end project engineering leadership across Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls disciplines for all offshore platform upgrade works. 
• Ensure full technical integration of equipment such as compressors, dryers, receivers, piping networks, valves, switchgear, MCCs, DCS/ICSS interfaces, F&G, and utility systems. 
• Conduct detailed review and coordination of engineering deliverables from all disciplines, ensuring full compliance with CLIENT Offshore Standards, International Codes, and platform operational constraints. 
• Lead design freeze milestones, ensuring that Mechanical, Piping, E&I deliverables are aligned and clash-free. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• PMP or equivalent certification is an advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience level: 8+ years
• 03 years or more experience UAE or Middle East
• Minimum 03 years as Project Engineer on medium to large scale projects in similar business or industry
• HSE compliance and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

  Skills & Professional Requirements:

1. Strong expertise in mechanical systems (piping, static & rotating equipment).
2. In-depth knowledge of oil & gas industry standards and best practices.
3. Leadership and team management skills.
4. Strong project planning and execution capability.
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
6. Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
7. Familiarity with international standards (ASME, API, ASTM).