Senior Pipeline Designer

Wood

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.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

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
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems delivered by experts in their field

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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)

• Prepare detailed pipeline design drawings including:
  
  • General Arrangement (GA) drawings
  • Isometrics
  • Routing layouts
  • Alignment sheets
• Develop and review 3D models using tools such as:
  
  • AutoCAD
  • PDMS / AVEVA E3D
• 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