Senior Site/Construction Piping Engineer

About the Role

Kent is seeking a Senior Site/Construction Piping Engineer to join their team in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position, requiring 48 hours per week, focused on the end-to-end execution of piping and structural construction scope at various sites within Dammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Al Jubail, Al-Ahsa, Ras Tannurah, Al Khafji, and Buqayq. The role involves overseeing all aspects from engineering drawing review to the physical fabrication, erection, and tie-in of piping systems, ensuring compliance with project standards and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for piping/structural work areas and supervise the preparation of Construction/Installation Work Packages (CWPs/IWPs) and site deliverables.
• Review IFC drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, piping GA drawings, pipe support drawings, and structural drawings.
• Mark up redline drawings based on actual field conditions, approved field changes, and site deviations, and coordinate their formal incorporation into as-built documentation.
• Supervise piping spool fabrication, erection, shop/field welding, and flanged/welded tie-ins according to approved specifications.
• Oversee the installation of pipe supports, pipe racks, and associated structural steel (platforms, handrails, gratings, ladders) that support the piping scope.
• Coordinate pipe routing and support locations with structural design and existing infrastructure to resolve potential issues before fabrication/erection.
• Follow up on hydro testing and reinstatement packages for piping systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies from approved designs, raising Technical Queries (TQs) as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable project Piping Design Procedures, Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES/SAEP), and international standards such as ASME, API, and AISC.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspection requests, hold points, and non-conformance report (NCR) close-outs.
• Support Mechanical Completion and pre-commissioning handover activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in site or construction piping engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing engineering drawings and preparing construction work packages.
• Proficiency in supervising fabrication, erection, and tie-in of piping systems.
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and Procedures (SAES/SAEP) and international standards like ASME, API, and AISC.

Quality and Safety Compliance

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all piping and structural activities are executed safely, to the required quality, and in line with the project schedule, approved drawings, and specifications. This includes strict adherence to Kent’s ISO accredited QMS and project-specific procedures. The employee shall observe all Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of Kent, its clients, and the governing authorities of Saudi Arabia.

Professional Development

In consultation with the Construction Manager, the engineer will take responsibility for identifying personal development needs and ensuring agreed development goals are met. The role also involves performing related duties as instructed.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with potential assignments across Dammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Al Jubail, Al-Ahsa, Ras Tannurah, Al Khafji, and Buqayq.