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Lead Engineer for Piping & Layout in China

Eram TalentRiyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petrochemical Engineering. Certification: P. E. or CEng (or equivalent qualification) is preferred. Experience: A minimum of 15 years in piping design within the oil & gas or petrochemical EPC sectors, including at least 2 full-cycle projects in a lead capacity. Software: Proficiency in CAESAR II and SP3D/AVEVA E3D software. Knowledge: In-depth expertise in SAES, SAMSS, ASME B31.3, API, and ASTM standards. Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities in multicultural environments. Language: Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Other: Willingness to undertake long-term overseas assignments; demonstrating high integrity and professionalism.

About the job

Join our dynamic team as the Lead Engineer for Piping & Layout in China, where you will be the technical authority driving all piping design initiatives across EPC projects. You will be responsible for making critical technical decisions while ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and cost control. Your role will involve close collaboration with project management and various engineering disciplines to uphold compliance with SAES, SAMSS, and relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

  • Oversee and guide all piping design activities including layout, materials, stress analysis, and supports.
  • Review and endorse essential deliverables such as P&IDs, Piping Class Sheets, General Arrangement Drawings (GADs), Isometrics, and Stress Reports.
  • Tackle intricate technical and coordination challenges across engineering disciplines.
  • Champion design quality, constructability, and cost efficiency.

2. Standards & Compliance

  • Guarantee full compliance with SAES, SAMSS, and international codes such as ASME B31.3, API, and ASTM.
  • Align company procedures with client specifications.

3. Discipline Coordination

  • Collaborate effectively with Process, Equipment, Structural, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Civil engineering teams.
  • Deliver piping load information, evaluate nozzle orientations, and support 3D model reviews at various project stages (30%, 60%, 90%).

4. Client & Vendor Management

  • Lead technical discussions with clients to secure design approvals.
  • Review and authorize vendor documents for critical piping components including valves, fittings, and supports.

5. Team & Quality Management

  • Provide mentorship and management to piping designers and stress engineers.
  • Implement QA/QC procedures and proactively address technical risks.

About Eram Talent

Eram Talent is a leading recruitment firm specializing in connecting top talent with industry leaders in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and construction sectors. With a commitment to excellence, we facilitate the growth and success of our clients by sourcing experienced professionals who are equipped to meet the demands of complex projects.

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