Job Description/Specification:
Worley is seeking an experienced piping engineering professional to support engineering and design activities for oil and gas projects. This opportunity is suited to candidates with strong technical expertise in piping engineering, piping stress analysis, pipe supports, piping materials, and plant layout design.
The role requires extensive experience in both onshore and offshore engineering practices, particularly for topsides and plant layout projects. Experience in offshore brownfield projects is also a mandatory requirement.
The successful candidate will help maintain engineering quality, ensure compliance with applicable regulations and customer specifications, support technical reviews, and coordinate with other engineering disciplines to achieve project objectives.
Worley operates across the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors, providing consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards and Technical Compliance
The role involves ensuring that engineering and design activities follow accepted engineering practices, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting compliance with engineering and design standards.
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Promoting the standardisation of equipment specifications, drawings, and document templates.
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Applying relevant local and international standards to maintain technical quality.
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Helping the team understand technical requirements, legal obligations, and customer specifications.
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Supporting engineering checks, peer reviews, and the incorporation of review comments and findings.
Piping Engineering and Design Expertise
The position requires specialised knowledge of piping engineering and design practices applicable to oil and gas facilities.
The successful candidate should have current design experience in:
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Piping engineering and piping stress.
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Pipe supports and associated design requirements.
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Topsides and onshore plant equipment layouts.
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Detailed piping design.
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Offshore and onshore engineering practices.
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Piping materials and specifications.
The role also involves guiding staff in preparing piping, valve, and special item (SP Item) specifications. The candidate must help ensure that materials and equipment are purchased in accordance with the required technical standards.
Project Coordination and Quality Assurance
The engineer must understand project scope, cost, and schedule requirements while supporting the team in meeting delivery expectations.
Responsibilities include coordinating with other engineering disciplines, contributing to project success, and working within the company's Quality Assurance systems and procedures.
Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities
Worley expects employees to demonstrate an active commitment to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.
Key duties include:
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Following occupational health and safety procedures.
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Maintaining safe personal working practices.
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Promoting health, safety, and environmental awareness within the team.
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Identifying and reporting workplace hazards and incidents.
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Supporting continuous improvement in HSE performance.
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Encouraging safe working environments and responsible project practices.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
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Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
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MME (Ministry of Municipality and Environment) engineering accreditation is mandatory. Candidates without accreditation must be willing to obtain it within the probationary period.
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Extensive current design experience in piping engineering and related disciplines.
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Experience with offshore brownfield projects.
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Strong knowledge of piping materials and design requirements.
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Understanding of onshore and offshore engineering codes, regulations, and standards.
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Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status, or progress toward achieving it, is an advantage.
Experience gained with recognised engineering design contractors or oil and gas companies is particularly relevant.
Technical and IT Skills
Candidates should be familiar with the following software and tools:
Technical knowledge of piping materials, design practices, and engineering specifications is also essential.
About Worley
Worley is a global professional services company headquartered in Australia, specialising in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors.
The company provides consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services across the full project lifecycle, extending from project development and delivery to asset operations and decommissioning.
Worley also supports customers in navigating the energy transition through sustainable solutions, technology, and AI-enabled delivery.
The company promotes a workplace culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, innovation, professional development, and sustainable impact.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit experienced mechanical engineering professionals with a strong background in piping design for oil and gas facilities. Candidates with offshore brownfield project experience, knowledge of piping materials and specifications, and familiarity with international engineering standards may be particularly well suited.
Applicants should also be prepared to meet Qatar's MME engineering accreditation requirement and demonstrate a strong commitment to engineering quality and workplace safety.