Vacancy Overview
Piping Engineer Level I
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider serving the energy, process and infrastructure industries. We partner with clients to deliver turnkey workforce solutions—mobilizing top talent to execute projects safely and successfully, aligned to each client’s specific requirements. With 1,000+ employees and 9,000+ contractors operating across 70+ countries, our global reach and talent network are among the strongest in the industry.
Airswift is seeking a Piping Engineer (Level I) to support an EPC Company in Abu Dhabi.
Role Purpose
- Deliver piping engineering and design outputs for assigned areas/packages in line with project scope, specifications, design parameters, applicable codes and industry best practices.
- Apply strong hands-on piping design capability; candidates with additional exposure to piping stress analysis and piping materials/procurement support are preferred.
- Collaborate effectively within a multi-discipline team to deliver safe, accurate, timely and constructible designs; support reviews, vendor interfaces and construction queries as required.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience (as requested)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent discipline).
Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in piping engineering within the Oil & Gas/Energy/Process industries, preferably in EPC/EPCM project delivery.
Proven experience delivering piping design and layout outputs (2D/3D), including isometrics and material take-offs (MTOs).
Preferred: ability to perform or support piping stress analysis tasks (e.g., basic model set-up, verification checks, coordination of loads/nozzle data) and pipe support coordination.
Preferred: ability to perform or support piping materials engineering and procurement activities (line list, PMS/line classes, datasheets, MRs, TBEs and vendor document review).
ADNOC standards awareness and GCC experience are advantages; familiarity with company systems and work processes is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Piping Engineering & Design Delivery (Primary)
Review project specifications, administrative and technical practices, design instructions, plot plans, flow diagrams and supplier information to execute the assigned scope.
Develop and revise piping layouts and drawings (including general arrangements) using project-approved tools, templates and standards.
Prepare, update and check piping isometrics, tie-in information and associated deliverables to ensure designs are accurate, complete and constructible.
Prepare and/or validate piping material take-offs (bulk, valves and special items) and support quantity reporting, as required.
Participate in 3D model reviews and clash resolution with designers and other disciplines; ensure access, operability, maintainability and constructability requirements are addressed.
Stress Analysis & Pipe Support Coordination (Preferred)
Support piping stress analysis by providing accurate design inputs (routing, elevations, penetrations, equipment nozzle data and proposed support locations).
Assist with stress sketches/mark-ups and coordinate design updates resulting from stress findings (loops, flexibility, supports, anchors/guides).
Coordinate piping and nozzle load data with Civil/Structural and Mechanical disciplines, supporting timely interface closure.
Support development of pipe support requirements (support location plans and standard/special support inputs) and respond to related technical queries.
Piping Materials Engineering & Procurement Support (Preferred)
Develop and maintain the line list and piping service/line designation data for the assigned scope.
Prepare and maintain piping specialty item lists and datasheets (e.g., valves, flanges, fittings and specialty items), as required.
Support preparation and update of material requisitions (MRs) and assist with technical bid evaluations (TBEs) for piping bulk materials, valves and special items.
Review vendor drawings and documents related to piping/materials; manage technical clarifications and deviations in coordination with the Lead/Principal Engineer.
Interface with Procurement and QA/QC to support material compliance, documentation and traceability requirements, as applicable.
Quality, Checking & Engineering Governance
Execute work in accordance with approved codes, standards and project procedures; complete checking/back-checking per the project quality plan.
Review and comment on drawings and supplier information from other disciplines where piping interfaces exist; ensure changes are captured in master documents.
Maintain document control, progress reporting and proactive communication of issues/risks to the Area/Lead Engineer.
Construction / Site Support (As Assigned)
Provide construction support by interpreting drawings/specifications, responding to RFIs/field queries and implementing approved design changes.
Support site surveys/walkdowns and verify existing conditions for brownfield tie-ins; collect field data and photographs, as required.
Typical Deliverables
- Piping layouts/general arrangement drawings, piping plans and related drawings
Piping isometrics, tie-in packages/lists, line list updates and MTOs
Datasheets (valves, fittings, flanges and specialty items) and line class/PMS inputs (as applicable)
Pipe support location inputs and stress-related design updates (as applicable)
Vendor document review comments, MR/TBE support packages (as applicable)
Core Competencies
Strong piping design fundamentals and ability to deliver high-quality drawings and documentation.
Working knowledge of piping codes/standards and ability to apply project specifications.
Good coordination skills across disciplines and with vendors; clear written and verbal communication.
Proactive safety mindset and adherence to project HSE requirements.
Continuous learning attitude (stress, materials and procurement exposure preferred).