Principal Piping and Layout Designer – Lead the Future of Energy Design

Join Aker Solutions, a global leader driving the transition to sustainable energy, as our Principal Piping and Layout Designer based in Aberdeen. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in piping and layout design to groundbreaking projects spanning oil and gas, renewable energy, hydrogen, carbon capture, and more. As a key player within our consultancy team, you will develop innovative piping layouts and designs that meet stringent international codes and client specifications, ensuring seamless integration with multidisciplinary engineering disciplines. Bring your passion for precision and problem-solving to a company committed to shaping the future of energy.

Required Skills:

• Expertise in piping materials, stress analysis, and layout optimization
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as PDMS, E3D, or AutoCAD
• Strong conceptual design capabilities aligned with international codes and client standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining high safety and quality standards
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to prepare thorough technical documentation
• Experience in 3D modeling and clash detection

Nice to Have Skills:

• Current offshore survival and medical certifications
• Familiarity with constructability reviews and multidisciplinary collaboration in complex project environments
• Exposure to regulatory, ESG, or low-carbon energy sectors

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline
• Extensive professional experience in piping and layout design within the oil and gas or energy consultancy sector
• Proven track record working on early-phase design and front-end engineering studies

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to engage in occasional travel or offshore visits as project needs dictate
• Commitment to uphold safety and quality policies aligned with industry standards

Be part of a forward-thinking company that invests in your professional growth and embraces diversity in the workplace. If you are ready to make an impact through your design leadership and contribute to enabling a sustainable energy future, we want to hear from you. Take the next step and apply today to join Aker Solutions’ expert team.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.