Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Pipeline Designer for our finance team within our Operations EMEA business.
Due to the nature of the projects and expectation, the position will be based full time at client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. The Role
The Senior Pipeline Designer is responsible for developing detailed design drawings and 3D models for offshore pipeline systems, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and ADNOC engineering guidelines.
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What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
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Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed pipeline design drawings including:
- General Arrangement (GA) drawings
- Isometrics
- Routing layouts
- Alignment sheets
- Develop and review 3D models using tools such as:
- Coordinate with:
- Pipeline engineers
- Structural and mechanical teams
- Offshore installation teams
- Ensure compliance with:
- ADNOC standards
- International codes (e.g., American Society of Mechanical Engineers standards, American Petroleum Institutecodes)
- Perform clash detection and design optimization within 3D models
- Support material take-offs (MTOs) and bill of materials preparation
- Review vendor drawings and contractor submissions
- Assist in site surveys and offshore design verification when required
- Provide technical guidance to junior designers
Qualifications:
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Pipeline Engineering or Drafting / Design Technology
- 10–15 years of experience in pipeline design
- Minimum 5+ years in offshore oil & gas projects
- Prior experience on ADNOC or Middle East offshore projects is highly preferred
- Strong expertise in:
- Offshore pipeline routing and layout
- Subsea / topside interface design
- Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD
- AVEVA E3D / PDMS
- Navisworks
- Knowledge of:
- Pipeline stress considerations
- Corrosion protection and coating systems
- Offshore installation methods (S-lay, J-lay)