JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently looking for a Principal Piping Engineer to join our team, responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and providing expert technical leadership across projects

• Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world
• Responsible for ensuring products, equipment, materials, etc. are designed and developed to the highest standard.
• Defines and establishes design constraints.
• Conceives and plans engineering development and feasibility studies.
• Collaborates with management to define technical needs.
• Conceives programs, sets goals and identifies problems to be investigated
• Continuous promotion of and, adherence to the discipline specific procedures and providing feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support the development and delivery of the technical assurance framework.
• Participate in or lead incident investigations as required.
• Management of key stakeholders in the execution and delivery of contracted activities. Providing world-class discipline expertise
• Serves as an advisor to other technical personnel.
• Leads workshops such as Hazop, Safop, Constructibility, Peer Review, Hazid, etc.
• Works with project groups as an expert technical advisor on designs, processes, and engineering methods.
• Solves broad, complex non-recurring problems requiring formulating and testing hypotheses based on limited evidence or precedent; exercises broad business judgment in developing innovative business solutions.
• Identify new technologies driven by customer needs now and in the actionable future. Understands and helps others understand the future and potential impacts of new technology and technical capability

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Anticipates the impact of emerging technologies and makes adjustments to services accordingly Leads the introduction of innovation, new ideas and practices to improve overall performance Significantly contributing to business growth
• Prepares long-range strategic plans for the group
• Contributes to business development through regular engagement, relationship building and delivery to clients, as well as identifying and pursuing opportunities to expand scope of work for Wood.
• Regularly represents the company as a thought-leader at conferences and other public events Guiding, directing engaging and motivating teams of technical professionals
• Ensures work is integrated and aligned with business goals
• Provides coaching and mentoring for direct reports, actively supports recruitment, selection, transfers and promotion of resources to meet succession and business plans. Support the development and retention of motivated and competent people. Manages performance of direct reports.
• Monitor compliance with competence standards.
• Manage and direct resources efficiently and effectively.
• In consultancy business areas, may manage a portfolio of projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk, in line with overall project management strategy.
• Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Master's degree is an advantage)
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in piping engineering, preferably within oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sectors
• Proven experience in a senior or lead engineering role, with demonstrated capability in managing complex projects
• Strong knowledge of international codes, standards, and best practices (e.g., ASME, API, ISO)
• Demonstrated experience in leading design reviews and technical workshops (HAZOP, HAZID, Constructability, etc.)
• Extensive experience in feasibility studies, concept development, and detailed engineering design
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team development skills
• Experience in business development activities and client relationship management is highly desirable
• Ability to drive innovation and apply emerging technologies in engineering solutions
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex, non-routine challenges
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent the organization at industry forums and client engagements
• Proven commitment to HSSE standards and safe design practices

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.