Job Description

Wood is presently looking to hire a Lead Piping Designer for our Engineering team in Abu Dhabi. Below are more details about the role.



• Good all - round knowledge of Piping design with Brownfield onshore / offshore experience and CAD / 3D modelling and reviewing software
• Execute design and draughting activities (Concept, Front End Engineering Development, Technical Study and Detailed Design)
• Prepare sketches, Piping drawings and designs from agreed work scopes with minimum input from engineering personnel
• Achieve safety standards as defined in personal performance contract
• Responsible for assessing effectiveness of working practices and systems with a view to continuously improving systems, personal and team performance
• Carry out site surveys
• Ensure, as far as is practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and schedule
• Maintain required technical quality of work
• Keep up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements related to discipline work scope
• Maintain filing system
• Encourage and provide lateral learning within project
• Provide technical assistance to discipline assigned personnel as required
• Assist Lead / Senior Engineer and others when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties


• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with minimum of 15+ years of experience
• Sound knowledge of manual and CAD draughting techniques
• Software skills like AUTOCAD, MICROSTATION, etc is mandatory
• 3D Software skills like SP3D, PDS / PDMS, is mandatory
• Aware of and able to use codes of practice, standards, and relevant sections of statutory documentation as applicable to draughting function
• Aware of and able to use COMPANY and CLIENT standards
• Able to create base design drawings / models from agreed work scope with minimal guidance
• Computer literate (database / spreadsheets)
• Ability to accept delegated responsibility for designated tasks
• Experience in acting as a focal point / Self checking / checking of others work


Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com



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.