MPS Piping Engineering Team Lead

Piping Engineering Team Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Piping Engineering Team Lead to lead piping engineering and design activities for medium to large-scale Oil & Gas projects. The role will be responsible for engineering execution, resource planning, technical reviews, project schedules, budgets, quality, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams, vendors, contractors, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and designers to deliver piping engineering activities within planned schedule, budget, quality, codes, and standards.
• Plan, organize, and manage piping engineering scope, deliverables, manpower, resources, and project execution.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, actual cost versus budget, and on-time delivery of piping deliverables.
• Lead piping engineering activities across FEED, proposal, and detailed engineering phases.
• Review ITB documents, client specifications, technical requirements, and project scope.
• Prepare and review material requisitions, enquiry requisitions, technical bid evaluations, purchase requisitions, and vendor documentation.
• Develop and review equipment layouts, plot plans, piping layouts, isometrics, general arrangements, and piping specifications.
• Review and approve piping design deliverables, 3D models, piping drawings, IDC documents, and vendor drawings.
• Ensure piping designs comply with project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and approved design practices.
• Provide technical guidance on piping design, material selection, pipe supports, installation methods, and piping systems.
• Review piping BOM, MTO, valve lists, valve data sheets, and piping material requirements.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and other engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, third-party engineering consultants, and construction teams.
• Support statutory approval drawings and documentation for piping systems.
• Conduct technical evaluations, feasibility studies, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Support construction, site engineering, inspection, troubleshooting, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in project meetings, model reviews, design reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Provide support to sales and contracts teams during proposals and tendering activities.
• Prepare/review man-hour estimates and support subcontractor evaluation.
• Identify cost-effective engineering solutions and opportunities for overall project cost reduction.
• Mentor, guide, and conduct performance reviews for engineers and designers.
• Ensure compliance with project HSSE requirements and promote a safe working environment.
• Maintain lessons learned, engineering quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in Piping Engineering / Piping Design.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Lead Piping Design / Engineering role.
• Strong experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in Production Facilities Engineering.
• Exposure to Onshore, Offshore, and FPSO projects/modules is preferred.
• Experience supporting construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.

Required Technical Expertise

• Strong expertise in Piping Layout, Piping Design, Pipe Supports, and Piping Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PDMS / AVEVA E3D.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or CADWorx.
• Strong understanding of Piping Stress Analysis and piping design requirements.
• Knowledge of international standards and codes such as ASME, ANSI, and API.
• Experience in 3D Model Review, Piping Isometrics, Plot Plans, Equipment Layouts, and Vendor Drawing Review.
• Knowledge of piping materials, valve selection, piping specifications, BOM/MTO, and procurement deliverables.
• Strong understanding of FEED and detailed engineering processes.
• Good project planning, team management, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Industry Exposure

• Oil & Gas
• EPC / Engineering Consultancy
• Production Facilities
• Onshore / Offshore Projects
• FPSO / Offshore Modules
• Process Plant Engineering

Key Skills

Piping Engineering, Piping Design, Piping Layout, Lead Piping Engineer, Oil & Gas, EPC, FEED, Detailed Engineering, Onshore, Offshore, FPSO, Production Facilities, PDMS, AVEVA E3D, AutoCAD, CADWorx, 3D Model Review, Piping Stress Analysis, Pipe Support Design, Piping Isometrics, Plot Plan, Equipment Layout, Piping BOM, MTO, Valve List, Vendor Drawing Review, Technical Bid Evaluation, Manhour Estimation, ASME, ANSI, API Standards, Construction Support, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Team Leadership.