# Specialist Pipeline Engineer — Worley

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 40,000 to 70,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-04
Apply: https://jobs.worley.com/careers/job/1133915004753

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## Description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Job Purpose

The Specialist Pipeline Engineer is responsible for leading pipeline engineering activities for ADNOC Offshore projects executed under the Project Management Consultancy model. The role ensures that offshore and subsea pipeline systems are designed, reviewed, and executed in accordance with ADNOC requirements, international engineering standards, project specifications, HSE requirements, and schedule commitments throughout Concept, FEED, EPC, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up phases.
Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership
- Lead and coordinate pipeline engineering activities for offshore oil & gas developments.
- Manage a team of Pipeline Engineers, Senior Engineers and Designers.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project quality requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and engineering solutions for complex offshore pipeline systems.
Engineering Design & Review
- Review and approve: - Pipeline Design Basis
- Pipeline Routing Studies
- Hydraulic Analysis
- Wall Thickness Calculations
- Pipeline Stability Analysis
- Expansion and Flexibility Analysis
- On-bottom Stability
- Free Span Analysis
- Buckling Assessment
- Crossing Studies
- Pipeline Mechanical Design
- Material Selection Reports
- Stress Analysis
- Pipeline Alignment Sheets
- Pig Launcher & Receiver Design
- Pipeline Datasheets

- Review subsea flowlines, risers, shore approaches, tie-ins, and subsea structures.
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and applicable international codes including DNV, API, ISO and ASME.
PMC Engineering Management
- Review EPC Contractor engineering deliverables and provide timely comments.
- Monitor engineering progress against project schedule.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Instrumentation, Electrical, Marine, Subsea, and HSE disciplines.
- Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability, Value Engineering and Risk Assessment workshops.
- Support engineering change management and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
Construction & Installation Support
- Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, offshore installation and hook-up activities.
- Review installation procedures including: - S-Lay
- J-Lay
- Reel-Lay
- Shore Pull
- Pipeline Pull-In
- Tie-In
- Hydrotesting
- Dewatering
- Drying
- Gauging
- Intelligent Pigging
- Pre-commissioning and Commissioning procedures.

- Support offshore construction and resolve technical queries.
Procurement Support
- Review technical specifications.
- Prepare and review Material Requisitions
- Evaluate Technical Bid Evaluations
- Participate in vendor document reviews.
- Support procurement of line pipes, valves, fittings, coatings, insulation, and subsea equipment.
HSE & Quality
- Promote ADNOC's HSE culture and ensure engineering activities comply with project HSE requirements.
- Ensure design complies with safety, operability, maintainability, and integrity requirements.
- Participate in engineering audits, safety reviews, and lessons learned workshops.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate with Client, EPC Contractors, Vendors, Classification Authorities, and third-party consultants.
- Monitor project risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Support project reporting and management reviews.
- Mentor junior engineers and develop technical capability within the engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent, from an accredited university; or a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
- Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
- ADNOC & Offshore project experience is required
- PMC experience is required.
- Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.
Technical Competencies
- Offshore Pipeline Engineering
- Subsea Flowlines
- Riser Systems
- Pipeline Routing
- Hydraulic Calculations
- Wall Thickness Design
- Pipeline Stress Analysis
- Pipeline Stability Analysis
- Free Span Analysis
- Buckling Analysis
- Corrosion Management
- Cathodic Protection
- Material Selection
- Pigging Systems
- Pipeline Integrity Management
- Offshore Installat

## Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent; minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry; at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects; ADNOC & Offshore project experience is required; PMC experience is required; Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

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