Inplant Principal Piping Layout Engineering Design - SME

We are seeking an Inplant Principal Piping Layout Engineering Design (SME) to serve as the Technical Authority across our portfolio of energy, oil & gas, mining, industrial and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including proposals, concept studies, FEED, detailed engineering, construction support and commissioning. Acting as the highest level of technical authority within their discipline, the successful candidate will provide specialist expertise, ensure engineering excellence, strengthen technical governance and support the delivery of safe, innovative and high-quality engineering solutions.

In addition to supporting projects, the SME will mentor engineering teams, establish and maintain technical standards, support business development activities, contribute to technical assurance and build trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders across the region.

Role Purpose

• Lead 3D plant layout and piping arrangement for complex industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Technical Authority across multiple projects.


• Lead technical reviews during Concept, FEED and Detailed Design.


• Perform independent design assurance and peer reviews.


• Resolve complex engineering challenges and provide specialist guidance.


• Support proposals, client workshops and business development.


• Mentor engineers and develop technical capability.


• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the relevant Engineering discipline.


• Chartered Engineer/Professional Engineer status is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 20 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Mining or Industrial projects.


• Proven experience as a Technical Authority, Chief Engineer, Principal Consultant, Engineering Fellow or equivalent.

Technical Expertise:

• Plant layout, Smart3D, E3D, clash detection, constructability.

Knowledge of Standards

• ASME, client standards.

What We're Looking For

• A recognized industry expert with a proven track record of solving complex engineering challenges, influencing clients, mentoring engineering teams and driving technical excellence across major international projects.