Senior Piping & Layout Lead – Piping Engineering

About the Role

Join us as a Senior Piping & Layout Lead to build, lead, and grow a high‑performance Piping and Layout Engineering team within a Global Capability Center (GCC) . You will drive the complete delivery of piping design , 3D plant layout , Piping Materials , MTO preparation , and interdiscipline coordination across Pre‑Basic , Basic , and Detail Engineering phases.

This role requires deep expertise in piping engineering, plant layout, 3D design, piping standards, COMOS, E3D , and global project execution. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure alignment with global engineering standards, and support the successful delivery of piping & layout engineering work packages.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and mentor a Piping & Layout Engineering team within the GCC.
• Manage resource planning, workload balance, and discipline capability development.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, quality, technical excellence , and continuous improvement.

Piping & Layout Engineering Execution

Oversee and guide key activities including:

• Development of plant layouts for industrial and chemical facilities according to project, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Execution of 3D piping design , pipe routing , support design , and creation of isometric drawings aligned with global standards.
• Coordination with BIM teams and disciplines such as HVAC, EIC, CSA, Process, Mechanical .
• Preparation of MTOs (Material Take-Offs) for piping procurement.
• Providing expertise through the Piping Materials Team including the creation and management of pipe classes in COMOS/E3D.
• Preparation of piping documentation, design reports, and engineering deliverables.
• Ensuring compliance with international piping standards and codes.

Project Interface & Communication

• Act as the primary Piping & Layout Engineering contact for internal/global teams.
• Collaborate with discipline leads to ensure seamless engineering integration.
• Support procurement and vendor evaluations for piping components, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain clear communication, progress tracking, and issue resolution across global teams.

Quality, Standards & Compliance

• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with international piping codes and standards .
• Drive alignment with global specifications, engineering workflows, and digital engineering tools (COMOS, E3D, SAP ).
• Support technical queries during construction and commissioning phases.
• Promote standardization and harmonization of piping & layout engineering processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering , Chemical Engineering , Process Engineering , or related discipline.

Experience

• 15+ years in Piping & Layout Engineering for industrial or chemical plant projects.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or team‑lead position.
• Experience delivering engineering work packages in global/multicultural environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in plant layout , 3D piping design , isometrics , pipe supports , and piping materials .
• Proficiency with COMOS , E3D , and familiarity with global piping standards (ASME, DIN, EN, ISO, etc.).
• Experience preparing MTOs, pipe classes, tender documents, and technical assessments.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary interfaces across Process, Mechanical, EIC, CSA, and Layout.

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent team leadership, mentoring, and engineering coordination skills.
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Proven stakeholder management and ability to represent the piping discipline effectively.

Other Skills

• Highly organized, target‑driven, and capable of working independently.
• Strong experience in change management and knowledge transfer.
• Experience working in a GCC/onshore–offshore delivery model is a strong plus.