Daiik Engineering is a diversified engineering, company in the Oil, Gas, Petro-chemical, Power, food, beverages and other industries. We have in our group a team of varied experienced managers, engineers, and other skilled workers drawn from the various disciplines that can handle projects of diverse complexity and magnitude to single line responsibility in engineering, and construction projects requiring tens of thousands man hours.Job Summary
A Principal Pipelines Engineer leads the design, integrity management, and technical execution of complex pipeline projects (onshore/subsea), serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Key duties include directing engineering teams, approving technical deliverables, ensuring compliance with industry standards (ASME, API), and managing project budgets and schedules.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Act as technical authority for pipeline design, stress analysis (AutoPipe, ABAQUS), materials selection, and hydraulic analysis.
Integrity Management: Analyze In-Line Inspection (ILI) data, conduct risk assessments, perform Fitness-for-Service (FFS) studies, and develop mitigation plans.
Project Management: Lead engineering teams of 10+ engineers/designers, define project scope, and manage budget/schedules for FEL/FEED and detailed design.
Quality Assurance: Review and approve technical specifications, calculations, and drawings, ensuring compliance with codes (e.g., ASME B31.4/B31.8).
Stakeholder Management: Liaise with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies, leading technical presentations and troubleshooting.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures, including HAZID/HAZOP reviews.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Experience: Typically 12-15+ years of experience in pipeline engineering (onshore/subsea) within the oil & gas or utility industries.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in pipeline simulation software (e.g., ABAQUS, AutoPipe, Pipephase).
Skills: Proven leadership, strong communication, and capability to mentor junior engineers.