Senior Piping Engineer

A challenging opportunity for a Senior Piping Engineer to join a leading engineering environment, taking ownership of piping layout and design across complex FEED and EPC projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Discipline Designers and Engineers, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project execution while adhering to standards.
• Offers technical expertise in Piping Layout and Design, guiding colleagues in adopting new technologies.
• Establishes procedures for controlling Discipline activities and define task lists and schedules in line with Contract terms.
• Develops comprehensive design concepts, incorporating necessary data and design principles.
• Estimates quantities and oversee critical interface information.
• Monitors progress of Piping and Layout development, including sub-contracted tasks ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to man-hours and document delivery.
• Supports Procurement, Subcontracting, and Construction within scope, providing technical assistance and reporting to Project staff and Clients.
• Manages 3D model reviews and coordinate design change evaluations and implementations.
• Collaborates with piping design teams, attends cross-disciplinary technical meetings, and seeks solutions.
• Upholds Project Schedule, Quality, and Cost objectives while offering technical assistance.
• Contributes to Company Standard Practices, facilitates training of Junior Designers, and ensures design document accuracy.

Abilities

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, strong English writing skills for documentation and reports, proficient in English speaking for effective communication with teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the capacity to function both independently and collaboratively within a team, showcasing meticulous attention to detail while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Display proficiency in applying a range of international codes and standards pertinent to Piping Engineering, including American (API, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, ISA, NFPA), Russian (GOST), and European (EC, EN, EU) regulations.
• Exhibit a strong working familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and prevalent Engineering Software employed in the field, such as AVEVA E3D, CAESAR II, START-PROF, among others.
• Possess effective interpersonal and leadership aptitude to proficiently manage stakeholders, providing updates on piping engineering progress and adeptly addressing any inquiries or concerns.
• Evidence a commitment to professionalism and substantial technical proficiency.
• Introduce innovative ideas aimed at enhancing work execution methodologies.

Qualifications

• At least Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or a comparable engineering specialization
• A minimum of 15 years of applicable work experience within the Oil and Gas industry of which 5 should be at lead or senior level
• Proven leadership and coordination skills
• Fluent in English for effective communication with stakeholders and project partners
• The legal requirements to work and reside in the EU and Netherlands is desirable although candidates from outside EU will be considered and supported.

 Offer

 A dynamic role in a fast-growing company with significant growth opportunities, structured development plans, and the potential for international exposure.

A market competitive salary and benefits package will be offered and candidates looking to relocate from abroad (EU/Non-EU) will be considered and supported in this process.

This is a permanent position (company payroll) and not a contract role.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please send your most up to date CV and introductory statement that details your current compensation package, visa status and anything else you would like to include to vacancy@shutersmith.com