Job Description/Specification:
An Infrastructure Planning Engineer is responsible for developing and evaluating infrastructure projects that support the growth of industrial cities and major energy-sector developments. The role involves conceptual studies, engineering planning, project development, and coordination with QatarEnergy departments, joint ventures, and asset operators.
💼 Key Responsibilities
- Develop infrastructure studies and project concepts to support current and future industrial requirements.
- Plan and evaluate infrastructure projects based on anticipated growth and operational needs.
- Coordinate with QatarEnergy departments, Joint Ventures, and asset operators to identify infrastructure requirements.
- Identify opportunities for shared facilities and synergies between industrial stakeholders.
- Prepare conceptual studies, development plans, engineering plans, and project concepts.
- Support the development of project execution plans and related project documentation.
- Contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from initial studies through project development and execution planning.
- Coordinate technical requirements between engineering, operations, project management, and other stakeholders.
- Apply engineering expertise to assess infrastructure requirements within Oil & Gas and petrochemical environments.
- Provide technical and supervisory input to support effective project development and delivery.
🎯 Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an internationally recognized university.
- Minimum 10 years of broad design experience in the Oil & Gas and/or Petrochemical industry.
- Experience with project lifecycle activities and project management.
- Strong supervisory and coordination capabilities.
- Experience with consulting or engineering firms is preferred, particularly 5–8 years of relevant consultancy experience.
- Understanding of infrastructure planning and development within industrial environments.
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary requirements.
- International project experience is advantageous.
- Strong awareness of cultural differences when working across international teams and organizations.
🚀 Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Work on infrastructure projects supporting major industrial and energy developments in Qatar.
- Gain exposure to QatarEnergy, Joint Ventures, and asset operators.
- Participate in projects across different stages of the development lifecycle.
- Work on conceptual planning and long-term infrastructure requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary and internationally experienced teams.
👤 Who Should Apply?
This role is suited to an experienced Process or Chemical Engineer with a strong background in Oil & Gas or petrochemical project development. Candidates should understand how industrial infrastructure requirements evolve with business growth and be comfortable contributing from the early conceptual stage through project planning.
Professionals with consulting, engineering design, project planning, or project management experience may be particularly relevant.
⭐ Skills That Will Help You Succeed
Strong technical judgment, project planning, stakeholder coordination, conceptual engineering, design understanding, and supervisory skills will be important. The ability to translate long-term industrial growth requirements into practical infrastructure concepts is also valuable.
International experience and the ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds can further support success in the role.
💡 How to Stand Out
Your CV should clearly demonstrate your 10+ years of Oil & Gas or petrochemical design experience. Highlight projects where you contributed to:
- Infrastructure or industrial development planning.
- Conceptual engineering studies.
- Project feasibility or development studies.
- Engineering design and project planning.
- Project execution planning.
- Coordination with operators, clients, or joint ventures.
- Large-scale industrial or energy developments.
Where possible, include project size, scope, your responsibilities, and measurable outcomes.
🎤 Interview Preparation
Candidates should be prepared to discuss their experience with conceptual engineering and infrastructure development. Potential questions may include:
- How do you approach an infrastructure study for a growing industrial area?
- How do you identify opportunities for shared facilities between operators?
- What information is required when developing a project concept?
- How have you contributed across different stages of a project lifecycle?
- How do you coordinate conflicting requirements between multiple stakeholders?
- Describe a complex Oil & Gas or petrochemical project where you had a supervisory role.
Use specific project examples and explain your technical contribution and decision-making process.
📈 Career Growth
Experience in infrastructure planning and industrial project development can lead toward positions such as Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Infrastructure Planning Manager, or Project Development Manager.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What degree is required?
The position requires an internationally recognized Bachelor's Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering.
How much experience is required?
A minimum of 10 years of broad design experience in the Oil & Gas and/or Petrochemical industry is specified.
Is consulting experience preferred?
Yes. Experience with a consulting or engineering firm, particularly 5–8 years, is preferred.
Is project management experience required?
Candidates should have exposure to the project lifecycle and project management, along with strong supervisory skills.
Is international experience useful?
Yes. International experience and an appreciation of cultural sensitivities are identified as desirable.