Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 15-20 years of experience as a Piping Engineer in Oil and gas with a major contractor performing Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED, and detail design
- Previous experience as Lead Piping Engineer on FEED and EPC projects via Multi-offices Project Execution
- Detailed knowledge of Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design Phases Projects
- Detailed knowledge and experience of design techniques and application of standards, codes, and guidelines
- Familiar with all Piping Sub-Disciplines including Design and Modelling, Pipe Stress Support, Piping Material Engineering, and MTO activities and deliverables
- Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
- Conversant with international codes and standards like ANSI, ASME, API, BS, NFPA, etc.
- Familiar with SP3D / E3D / Navisworks
- Familiar with stick-built and modularization approach
- Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a qualified engineering society




- Familiar with commercial aspects of projects and types of contracts
- Committed to McDermott values
- Flexible for Business travel
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Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform conceptual, FEED, or detailed design analysis and develop them as per project Scope of Work design basis, project documentation, design codes and standards, and McDermott procedures within the planned schedule and budget
- Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations and report them to the Project Management Team and Department Manager at an early stage
- Prepare detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
- Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements
- Lead others to solve complex problems, use sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment, and identify innovative solutions
- Interpret internal/external business challe

📌 Principal Piping Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 McDermott
📍 Chennai