Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Pipeline Field Engineer to coordinate and support the construction and installation of onshore/offshore pipelines. The role involves ensuring proper implementation of pipeline design, managing field technical issues, and acting as a liaison between design, procurement, and construction teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of pipeline systems, field construction processes, and international pipeline standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the site technical focal point for pipeline engineering and construction activities.
• Interpret and implement Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, alignment sheets, isometrics, material take-offs (MTOs), and specifications.
• Monitor and supervise field installation of:

• Cross-country pipelines / flowlines / trunklines
• Pipeline stringing, welding, NDT, coating, trenching, lowering, and backfilling
• Valve stations, scraper traps, tie-ins, and crossings (e.g., road, rail, river, HDD)
• Coordinate with design offices, vendors, and subcontractors to resolve technical queries (TQs), field changes, and interface issues.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, pipeline codes (API 5L, ASME B31.4 / B31.8), and HSE regulations.
• Assist QA/QC teams with inspection and testing activities including:

• Weld inspections (NDT, hydrotest)
• Coating inspections
• Pigging, flushing, drying, and pre-commissioning
• Maintain as-built documentation, red-line drawings, and technical reports.
• Participate in field walkdowns, punch list preparation and clearance, and system handover to commissioning/operations.
• Monitor contractor work progress, interface coordination, and material availability.
• Support environmental protection and right-of-way (ROW) compliance in field execution.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Pipeline, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8-12 years of field experience in pipeline construction in Oil & Gas or related industries.
• Hands-on knowledge of pipeline construction techniques, welding processes, hydrotesting, and pre-commissioning.
• Familiar with international pipeline design and construction codes: API, ASME, DNV, etc.
• Experience with HDD, thrust boring, and special crossings is preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and route maps.
• Competent in using MS Office, AutoCAD, and relevant engineering documentation systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills.

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ENGINEERING

Skills Required