PIPING DESIGNER (OFFSHORE)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking a skilled and experienced Piping Designer for a full-time position in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to the Engineering Phase of a significant offshore oil and gas project. The successful candidate will bring extensive offshore piping design expertise, advanced 3D modeling capabilities, and a proven ability to produce engineering deliverables compliant with ARAMCO standards and relevant international codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop piping layouts, General Arrangement (GA) drawings, isometric drawings, and detailed 3D models for offshore platforms, jackets, topsides, and associated facilities.
• Prepare and review all piping deliverables, including piping plans, support drawings, material take-offs (MTOs), and piping specifications.
• Conduct equipment and piping layout studies, ensuring adherence to operational safety, maintainability, accessibility, and project-specific requirements.
• Perform clash detection analyses and resolve interdisciplinary design issues using advanced 3D modeling tools.
• Collaborate with piping engineers and other disciplines (structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) to ensure seamless integration of piping systems.
• Review vendor drawings to ensure accurate incorporation of equipment interfaces and piping connections.
• Participate in model reviews, constructability reviews, and client meetings to address technical challenges and optimize design layouts.
• Ensure all project deliverables comply with international standards and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and Procedures (SAES/SAMSS).
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior designers.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 8-15 years of progressive experience as a Piping Designer, specifically within offshore oil and gas projects.
• Hands-on experience in the design of offshore platforms, jackets, topsides, and brownfield modification projects.
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design software, including SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), E3D/PDMS, and AutoCAD.
• A strong understanding of piping materials, specifications, support systems, and specialized offshore design practices.
• Experience in both FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and Detailed Engineering phases of offshore EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
• Familiarity with and ability to apply international codes such as ASME ** and API standards, alongside Saudi Aramco standards.
• A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

Required Skills

• Piping Design
• 3D Modeling
• SmartPlant 3D (SP3D)
• E3D/PDMS
• AutoCAD
• Piping Materials
• Piping Specifications
• Piping Supports
• Offshore Design Practices
• ASME **
• API Standards
• Saudi Aramco Standards
• Clash Detection
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• Technical Guidance

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Candidates must be willing and able to relocate and work in this location.