Senior Principal Piping Engineer

The Senior Principal Piping Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that broadly impact the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal Piping Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of piping engineering, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the engineering function. The Senior Principal Piping Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal Piping Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to piping engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards; Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise; Apply expertise to the most complex problems; Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements; Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives; Clearly communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes; Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer on most unique and complex projects; Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget; Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project; Ensure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identified; Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action; Act as project representative for the discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies; Train/mentor other employees in the department; Assist and monitor MOPEX offices on projects; Supervise engineers and designers; Define scopes of work for engineering/construction fabrication yard; Prepare specifications; Prepare technical part of Piping subcontracts; Review vendor data; Prepare technical bid evaluations; Specify materials for all piping components; Write and handle piping requisitions; Lead and supervise all MTO & Control Engineers; Ensure Piping Material Take-Off Planning Form is prepared and approved; Prepare all types of Material Control reports; Provide advanced pipe stress calculations; Design adequate pipe supports; Communicate with Civil/Structural department on Pipe-supporting structures; Prepare and handle pipe support requisitions; Establish and maintain interfaces with other disciplines; Work as Lead Engineer for most large-size, unique, and complex EPC projects; Coach potential lead engineers; Have full responsibility for all engineering and design work; Have full control and manage work hours, materials, progress; Recommend best practices; Work in close liaison with the Design Coordinator, area leads, etc; Have extensive MOPEX experience; Proactively manage change and clearly convey how change will impact team, project, and business; Assist Project Manager in preparing deliverable control, schedule, progress reports, man-hour and capital expenditure estimates; Coordinate with project management; Train personnel under their supervision; Identify and manage changes in the scope of work; Give relevant feedback to the department; Use technology, design, and innovation

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering; 20+ years of experience in oil and gas with a major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design; Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable; Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills; Recognized across the company as a key lead, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst; Seasoned knowledge of engineering standards and specifications; Good knowledge of engineering software; Able to work independently; Good working knowledge of English, both oral and written; HSE, TQM and cost-conscious; Good technical, and structural knowledge; Good organizer, motivator, and supervisor; Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work; Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to the reassignment to other departments/construction sites/fabrication yards, the replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays, the provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads (also other projects) when possible/desirable, the managing/learning of current working methods and software applications, the reassignment to other McDermott offices

Nice to have

Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable