Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer

Location

Doha & Ras Laffan, Qatar

Contract Type

Contract role: 2 years, with possible extension

Estimated Start Date

ASAP

Work Schedule

• 5 days per week, 8-10 hours per day
• Leave rotation:
  • Single status: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off
  • Married status: 30 days annual leave

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer to provide technical engineering support across LNG and oil & gas projects. The role involves mechanical and piping design, project management support, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery in compliance with standards and project requirements.

Reporting & Interfaces

• Reports to: Lead Mechanical Engineer
• Internal: Engineering & Projects teams, HSE&Q, operations leadership
• External: EPC contractors, industrial city authorities, third-party companies, occasional interaction with shareholders and government bodies

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and piping design engineering in accordance with regulatory requirements, project specifications, and approved variations
• Resolve engineering issues and communicate with project execution teams; escalate as needed
• Develop, update, and implement policies and procedures for the Projects Management Department
• Support external engineering teams and contractors to ensure alignment with project objectives and standards
• Evaluate complex engineering tasks and provide recommendations to management
• Apply project philosophies, procedures, and standards in specification, design, and procurement of piping items
• Ensure compliance with project management systems and processes; prepare plans and schedules to ensure timely project completion
• Monitor and guide FEED, EPC contractors, and third-party services to ensure work meets project scope, standards, schedule, and budget
• Support other engineers in complex analyses and provide technical expertise to meet project schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Piping Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of relevant oil & gas experience, with at least 4 years in a project management team role
• Professional engineering competence or equivalent is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Proficient in relevant engineering software tools and systems
• Knowledge of national and international codes, standards, and specifications relevant to mechanical and piping design
• Strong problem-solving, planning, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Understanding of SHE (safety, health, environment) principles and quality standards

Behavioural Competencies

• Ethics and integrity, initiative, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, supervising and coaching, innovation, planning and organizing, service orientation