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FIELD PIPELINE ENGINEER

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Pipeline Field Engineer to coordinate and support the construction and installation of onshore/offshore pipelines. The role involves ensuring proper implementation of pipeline design managing field technical issues and acting as a liaison between design procurement and construction teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of pipeline systems field construction processes and international pipeline standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Act as the site technical focal point for pipeline engineering and construction activities.
  • Interpret and implement Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings alignment sheets isometrics material take-offs (MTOs) and specifications.
  • Monitor and supervise field installation of:
    • Cross-country pipelines / flowlines / trunklines
    • Pipeline stringing welding NDT coating trenching lowering and backfilling
    • Valve stations scraper traps tie-ins and crossings (e.g. road rail river HDD)
  • Coordinate with design offices vendors and subcontractors to resolve technical queries (TQs) field changes and interface issues.
  • Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications pipeline codes (API 5L ASME B31.4 / B31.8) and HSE regulations.
  • Assist QA/QC teams with inspection and testing activities including:
    • Weld inspections (NDT hydrotest)
    • Coating inspections
    • Pigging flushing drying and pre-commissioning
  • Maintain as-built documentation red-line drawings and technical reports.
  • Participate in field walkdowns punch list preparation and clearance and system handover to commissioning/operations.
  • Monitor contractor work progress interface coordination and material availability.
  • Support environmental protection and right-of-way (ROW) compliance in field execution.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Pipeline or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
  • 8-12 years of field experience in pipeline construction in Oil & Gas or related industries.
  • Hands-on knowledge of pipeline construction techniques welding processes hydrotesting and pre-commissioning.
  • Familiar with international pipeline design and construction codes: API ASME DNV etc.
  • Experience with HDD thrust boring and special crossings is preferred.
  • Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings isometrics P&IDs and route maps.
  • Competent in using MS Office AutoCAD and relevant engineering documentation systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving coordination and communication skills.

VERTICAL

ENGINEERING

Key Skills
Continuous Integration,Docker,Jenkins,Kubernetes,Build Automation,S3,ASME Codes & Standards,Redshift,Spark,CI/CD,Kafka,Scala
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

FIELD PIPELINE ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Full time

Published on 07/28/2026

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