Engineering Information Lead - Design Systems
Posted date [2026-05-18]
(ID: 45404)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Engineering Information Lead - Design SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: Engineering Information Lead - Design Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering General
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Engineering Information Lead - Design Systems in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced engineering systems professional who can govern engineering design data, SmartPlant applications, drafting activities, engineering information integrity, and asset lifecycle documentation for ADNOC Group. The role supports project execution, MOC activities, as-built updates, digitization programs, and engineering information management by ensuring technical data, drawings, numbering systems, and digital deliverables remain accurate, traceable, and aligned with ADNOC Group Engineering Standards.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Engineering General
Salary: 35000-52000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure numbering systems, document control procedures, engineering design models, and information management application models are implemented accurately.
* Review and validate engineering design deliverables for compliance with ADNOC Group Standards, SmartPlant specifications, and Engineering Information Management requirements.
* Participate in engineering design systems audits, information compliance reviews, and corrective action implementation.
* Maintain integrity, consistency, traceability, and accuracy of engineering information across drawings, databases, SmartPlant systems, and digital engineering platforms.
* Develop scopes of work for as-built, digitization, engineering information updates, and asset information improvement projects.
* Oversee drafting and design activities linked to MOC work, technical projects, EPC projects, plant updates, pipeline records, and digitization programs.
* Support SmartPlant database updates and ensure engineering information changes are properly captured under MOC requirements.
* Supervise multidisciplinary draftsmen and designers to ensure accurate drawing development, updates, checking, and approval workflows.
* Review drafting and design requests, evaluate requirements, allocate tasks, and monitor completion against company standards and schedules.
* Provide technical guidance to contractors and vendors during drawing development to ensure compliance with ADNOC standards.
* Review and validate 2D drawings extracted from 3D models, SmartPlant Instrumentation, SmartPlant Electrical, and vendor-supplied documents.
* Oversee publishing of TEF deliverables into the Engineering Information Management System.
* Support upload, maintenance, and integrity of 3D native files and associated deliverables used for producing 2D engineering drawings.
* Review drafting technical queries, issue logs, and Asset Engineering Information queries from site users.
* Identify root causes of engineering information issues and coordinate with stakeholders for timely resolution.
* Develop mechanical, process, civil, electrical, and instrumentation drawings for in-house projects using SmartPlant, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
* Update existing drawings based on site verification, field inputs, and engineering coordination.
* Prepare drawings, documentation, Bills of Material, and tender package inputs for in-house MOC and technical projects.
* Conduct site visits to verify as-built accuracy and ensure alignment between field conditions and engineering records.
* Review received as-built drawings for compliance with ADNOC drafting procedures and information management standards.
* Update MOC documentation and coordinate preparation of current microfilms or approved records for as-built drawings.
* Ensure project and engineering documents are stored, controlled, maintained, and updated in approved engineering information management systems.
* Initiate, review, and update drafting office standards, guidelines, numbering conventions, and procedures.
* Implement and maintain tagging and numbering systems for equipment, instruments, pipelines, drawings, and engineering assets.
* Allocate and control new tag numbers and drawing numbers for Select, Define, and Execute phase projects.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in Engineering Information Management, SmartPlant application support, engineering design systems, drafting governance, or related roles.
* Strong background in large industrial organizations, preferably within oil and gas, energy, petrochemical, or asset-intensive environments.
* Proficient in SmartPlant Enterprise applications, Drafting Services, and engineering information management workflows.
* Working knowledge of SmartPlant disciplines, EIMS platforms, digital engineering systems, and asset information management tools.
* Experience in drafting office management, drawing control, 3D model deliverables, 2D drawing extraction, as-built updates, and MOC documentation.
* Strong understanding of engineering standards, tagging systems, numbering conventions, document control, and information integrity requirements.
* Able to review technical deliverables, resolve drafting queries, coordinate with site users, and guide contractors or vendors.
* Experience developing specifications, drafting standards, procedures, and engineering information management implementation plans.
* Strong planning, organizing, checking, documentation, and quality review skills.
* Customer-focused and goal-oriented, with good knowledge of HSE practices and engineering compliance requirements.
Skills Set
* Engineering Information Management
* Engineering Design Systems
* SmartPlant Enterprise
* SmartPlant Instrumentation
* SmartPlant Electrical
* SmartPlant database updates
* EIMS platforms
* Drafting Services
* AutoCAD
* MicroStation
* 2D drawing validation
* 3D model deliverables
* As-built drawings
* Digitization projects
* MOC documentation
* Engineering tagging
* Numbering systems
* Document control procedures
* Drafting office management
* Drawing approval workflows
* TEF deliverables
* Asset information management
* Technical query resolution
* Bills of Material
* Tender documentation
* Site verification
* Standards development
* HSE practices
Why Join Us
* Work with ADNOC Group in a critical engineering information role supporting asset integrity, project execution, and digital engineering governance.
* Contribute to accurate engineering records, SmartPlant systems, as-built updates, and MOC information across complex oil and gas assets.
* Apply specialist expertise in drafting governance, engineering data control, tagging, numbering, and design system compliance.
* Collaborate with project teams, site users, contractors, vendors, engineering disciplines, and digital information stakeholders.
* Build long-term career strength in engineering information management, asset lifecycle data, SmartPlant applications, and industrial design systems.
* Join a professional environment focused on operational excellence, responsible energy development, lower-carbon progress, safety, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
About the Company
ADNOC Group was founded in 1971 and is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. The company operates fully integrated businesses across the energy value chain, supporting responsible energy supply, lower-carbon operations, clean energy investment, and decarbonization technologies. ADNOC is advancing its net zero by 2045 ambition and its commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030 while continuing to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a reliable global energy hub.
