Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Piping Designer to join its UAE Business Unit on a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE, working a 5/2 schedule and focusing on the preparation and checking of all types of Piping or Layout design deliverables for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project. The position supports a general engineering contract awarded to Wood to help an International Client operator deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by providing engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices. Projects span Greenfield and Brownfield modifications and integrate low-carbon solutions aligned with energy transition and emissions reduction goals. Key objectives include promoting safe behavior at all times; performing site surveys and data gathering; delivering discipline-specific design and drafting services compliant with project, statutory, and regulatory requirements; and providing technical support to site during design, engineering, and construction. Core deliverables include General Arrangement Drawings, Mechanical Package Drawings, 3D Models in PDS, Piping Arrangement Drawings, Piping Isometrics, Material Take-Offs, and electrical/instrument cable layouts; interdisciplinary checks across Civil/Structural/Piping/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation drawings; vendor drawing reviews for Equipment/Package items; production of 2D drawings in AutoCAD and MicroStation; coordination of discipline activities; and preparation of model/constructability review presentations. Technical skills required include proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Excel, Word and PowerPoint; 3D modelling using PDS; 3D model review with Navisworks; use of Laser Scan Data in a PDS environment; understanding and interpretation of Topographical Surveys; ability to conduct onshore site surveys; working to agreed scope, budget and schedule; strong safety commitment; experience across Brownfield, Conceptual, FEED and Detailed Design; preparation and coordination of Mechanical and/or Piping design deliverables; compliance with industry, international and client Codes and Standards; and maintaining suitable records for auditing. Expected qualifications include a Diploma or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant subject), minimum 10 years of relevant experience, experience in FEED, Brownfield and Upstream Oil, E3D experience (required), experience in site survey activities and techniques, with previous Wood and Middle East experience preferred. Wood offers meaningful projects for high-profile clients, commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, competitive salary with regular reviews, tailored professional development, global connections, medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, an employee share plan, and long service awards.