Lead Onshore Pipeline Engineer

**Title: **Lead Onshore Pipeline Engineer**"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR !****The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.****KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."****Job Description -** **Lead Onshore Pipeline Engineer****Position Title: ** Lead Onshore Pipeline Engineer**Company: ** KBR Corporate – In-house Engineering**Location: ** Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office**Job Purpose*** Lead Pipeline engineering activities within Concept, FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and Detail Engineering for Oil & Gas projects.* Ensure high-quality, safe, and timely delivery of pipeline design and related deliverables in adherence with project requirements, international codes, and standards.* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams and interfaces with clients.**Key Job Responsibilities*** Lead and independently perform the pipeline engineering scope for Concept, FEED and Detail Engineering phases.* Develop and review pipeline design strategies, standards, and procedures.* Hands-on capability to perform and supervise pipeline calculations, pipeline design basis, mechanical design, routing optimization, stress analysis, support design, crossings design & optimization, buckling assessment & mitigation, buoyancy assessment, location class & valve station selection, hot tap studies, ductile fracture assessment, scrapping requirement assessment, and insulation considerations.* Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, B31.4, B31.8, API RP 1101, etc.) and project specifications.* Review and approve technical deliverables such as P&IDs, isometrics, routing drawings, material lists, and design basis memoranda.* Coordinate and interface with process, piping, mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, materials & corrosion, safety, construction, geotechnical, structural and civil teams to resolve technical issues.* Manage change to scope, schedule, and budget, and provide risk assessments and mitigation plans.* Mentor and train junior engineers; provide technical reviews and feedback.* Interface with clients and vendors, supporting technical clarifications and design approvals.* Ensure engineering integrity, quality assurance and document control for all pipeline-related deliverables.* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, toolbox talks, and knowledge sharing.* Support field execution and construction activities as needed, including site visits when required and as-built documentation.**Experience*** 15+ years of experience and proven track record in Concept, FEED and Detail Engineering and EPCM experience in the Oil & Gas industry.* Key Requirement 1: Previous ADNOC EPC experience + familiarity with ADNOC procedures & requirement (procurement, permitting, interfaces, etc.) is highly preferred.* Key Requirement 2: Highly capable and efficient in preparing (hands-on) all onshore pipeline engineering deliverables independently and simultaneously working on multiple pipeline projects. Owns assigned tasks with high degree of responsibility. Flexibility & adaptability to maneuver dynamic and evolving project environment.* Experience in onshore pipeline constructability, procurement process & commissioning is desirable.* Familiarity / experience in offshore pipeline and subsea engineering is a bonus.**Education & Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (e.g. Pipeline, Mechanical or similar applicable degree).* Professional registration (eg. PMP) or chartered status is a plus.* Proven pipeline design software proficiency (eg. Auto PIPE, Caesar II, Math CAD, etc.)* Proven experience directly managing a group of designers producing project pipeline drawings to meet client requirements.**Technical Skills*** Strong knowledge of pipeline mechanical design, stress analysis, routing optimization, crossing design (road, rail, river, HDD, open cut, etc.) & optimization, buckling (LB, UHB) assessment & mitigation, and thermal expansion considerations.* Proficient in relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, B31.4, B31.8; API standards;* Ability to perform stress analysis, material selection, and corrosion considerations.* Knowledge of HSE practices & requirements and risk assessment methodologies applicable to design and construction phases.**Soft Skills*** Integrity: upholding engineering integrity amidst challenging priorities.* Leadership: ability to lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary, multicultural team.* Communication: clear and concise communication with internal teams and clients; effective technical writing and presentation skills.* Problem Solving: strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.* Project Management: ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget; risk management.* Stakeholder Management: adept at coordinating with clients, vendors, and project partners.* Adaptability: comfortable operating in dynamic project environments and across multiple projects.**What We Offer: *** Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.* Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.* **We Value Our People –** We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We Are People of Integrity –** We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **We Empower –** We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.* **We Are a Team of Teams –** We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. #J-18808-Ljbffr