Pipeline Engineer - Oil and Gas Projects
Posted date [2026-09-21]
(ID: 52209)
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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
Pipeline Engineer - Oil and Gas ProjectsJob Snapshot
Role: Pipeline Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Minimum 6 years in Pipelines Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Pipeline Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to develop cost-effective, value-added engineering solutions across pipeline projects and plant change initiatives. The role covers pipeline design review, engineering coordination, project technical support, pigging operations, corrosion-related activities and engineering document control. Candidates should bring at least six years of pipeline engineering experience together with strong knowledge of HSE, international pipeline standards, corrosion, cathodic protection, metallurgy, welding and inspection practices.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Mechanical Engineering
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Purpose
The Pipeline Engineer will
develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle while supporting plant change management in response to operational and market requirements.
The position provides pipeline engineering expertise across engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover. It also supports accurate implementation of pipeline document management and control systems.
Key Accountabilities
Pipeline Engineering and Design
* Ensure consultant and engineering contractor designs are submitted in accordance with the approved scope of work.
* Help ensure facilities delivered to end users are safe, reliable, operable and maintainable.
* Review and approve pipeline engineering drawings, specifications and other technical design documents in line with project plans and objectives.
* Develop cost-effective and value-added engineering solutions to improve project outputs.
* Carry out designs for in-house engineered works, including drawings, specifications, data sheets and bills of quantities.
* Provide engineering input required to support and implement plant change management.
* Apply relevant engineering codes, standards and inspection requirements to pipeline activities.
Project Engineering Support
* Provide technical expertise to project management activities throughout engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover.
* Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering activities associated with pipeline project scopes.
* Ensure relevant company requirements are addressed across engineering interfaces.
* Participate in pipeline engineering projects, including review of tender packages.
* Witness commissioning activities where required.
* Follow up on the timely receipt of commissioning documentation, spares and manufacturers\' maintenance manuals.
Pipeline Operations
* Plan and direct pigging operations according to network availability.
* Prepare monthly pigging schedules.
* Liaise with Corrosion Section personnel regarding routine chemical injection and batch treatment programmes.
* Ensure corrosion-related activities follow applicable Corrosion and Inspection guidelines and operating procedures.
* Audit and review operating procedures and operating philosophies to assess the network\'s capability to transport required throughput from fields to the terminal.
Engineering Documentation
* Establish preliminary pipeline route alignments and coordinate requirements with relevant pipeline departments.
* Manage engineering documentation associated with pipeline activities.
* Evaluate asset documentation to support implementation of the pipeline document management and control system.
* Maintain accurate engineering information required to support project and operational activities.
Supervision
* Plan, supervise and coordinate activities within the assigned area to achieve functional objectives.
* Provide appropriate guidance to assigned personnel.
* Train and develop staff in relevant technical skills to improve job proficiency and support functional requirements.
Minimum Qualification
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or a relevant professional qualification.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Minimum 6 years of experience in Pipelines Engineering.
* Knowledge of HSE requirements within plant and pipeline environments in a large industrial organization, preferably within the Oil and Gas industry.
* Sound knowledge of international pipeline, corrosion and cathodic protection engineering standards and codes.
* Comprehensive understanding of pipeline industry practices and relevant technology trends within Oil and Gas.
* Good understanding of engineering disciplines, risk management and loss prevention techniques.
* Working knowledge of design, manufacturing, metallurgy and welding.
* Knowledge of standards and legislation associated with plant and equipment inspection.
* Familiarity with QA/QC systems and procedures.
* Technical ability to interpret engineering codes, standards and inspection methods.
* Knowledge of HSE procedures and practices.
* Ability to plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, check, examine and record engineering activities.
The position provides pipeline engineering expertise across engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover. It also supports accurate implementation of pipeline document management and control systems.
Key Accountabilities
Pipeline Engineering and Design
* Ensure consultant and engineering contractor designs are submitted in accordance with the approved scope of work.
* Help ensure facilities delivered to end users are safe, reliable, operable and maintainable.
* Review and approve pipeline engineering drawings, specifications and other technical design documents in line with project plans and objectives.
* Develop cost-effective and value-added engineering solutions to improve project outputs.
* Carry out designs for in-house engineered works, including drawings, specifications, data sheets and bills of quantities.
* Provide engineering input required to support and implement plant change management.
* Apply relevant engineering codes, standards and inspection requirements to pipeline activities.
Project Engineering Support
* Provide technical expertise to project management activities throughout engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover.
* Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering activities associated with pipeline project scopes.
* Ensure relevant company requirements are addressed across engineering interfaces.
* Participate in pipeline engineering projects, including review of tender packages.
* Witness commissioning activities where required.
* Follow up on the timely receipt of commissioning documentation, spares and manufacturers\' maintenance manuals.
Pipeline Operations
* Plan and direct pigging operations according to network availability.
* Prepare monthly pigging schedules.
* Liaise with Corrosion Section personnel regarding routine chemical injection and batch treatment programmes.
* Ensure corrosion-related activities follow applicable Corrosion and Inspection guidelines and operating procedures.
* Audit and review operating procedures and operating philosophies to assess the network\'s capability to transport required throughput from fields to the terminal.
Engineering Documentation
* Establish preliminary pipeline route alignments and coordinate requirements with relevant pipeline departments.
* Manage engineering documentation associated with pipeline activities.
* Evaluate asset documentation to support implementation of the pipeline document management and control system.
* Maintain accurate engineering information required to support project and operational activities.
Supervision
* Plan, supervise and coordinate activities within the assigned area to achieve functional objectives.
* Provide appropriate guidance to assigned personnel.
* Train and develop staff in relevant technical skills to improve job proficiency and support functional requirements.
Minimum Qualification
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or a relevant professional qualification.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Minimum 6 years of experience in Pipelines Engineering.
* Knowledge of HSE requirements within plant and pipeline environments in a large industrial organization, preferably within the Oil and Gas industry.
* Sound knowledge of international pipeline, corrosion and cathodic protection engineering standards and codes.
* Comprehensive understanding of pipeline industry practices and relevant technology trends within Oil and Gas.
* Good understanding of engineering disciplines, risk management and loss prevention techniques.
* Working knowledge of design, manufacturing, metallurgy and welding.
* Knowledge of standards and legislation associated with plant and equipment inspection.
* Familiarity with QA/QC systems and procedures.
* Technical ability to interpret engineering codes, standards and inspection methods.
* Knowledge of HSE procedures and practices.
* Ability to plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, check, examine and record engineering activities.
