48 Engineering jobs in Dhahran

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the engineering department, aligning with overall organizational goals
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Oversee the maintenance, operation, and optimization of all engineering systems and equipment
• Manage department budgets, resource allocation, and capital expenditure planning
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and process improvements
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and longevity
• Analyze engineering data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the organization
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for engineering services and equipment
• Oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for critical engineering systems
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale engineering operations and projects
• Strong knowledge of engineering systems, safety regulations, and maintenance procedures
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff
• Advanced project management and budgeting skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and other relevant engineering tools
• Experience with implementing and managing preventive maintenance programs
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of industry best practices and emerging technologies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Professional engineering certification or license is a plus
  
  

Our client is a world-class Energy EPC company seeking a competent Engineering Manager - Offshore to join their Offshore Portfolio Management Team on a permanent basis in Al Khobar, KSA.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation and maintenance of procedures for document control and interface management across projects.
• Develop, update, and ensure application of the Interface Management procedure and Project Interface standard matrix.
• Organize and participate in project meetings.
• Provide engineering advice, assessments, and recommendations to ensure project delivery within time, budget, and quality standards, following industry best practices and ensuring HSE compliance.
• Advise on engineering strategies, risk assessments, and commercial agreements to identify cost-effective technical solutions and understand risk profiles.
• Document all assessments, advice, and recommendations according to internal procedures and industry standards, ensuring thorough technical and commercial due diligence.
• Lead project team members, including those in UAE and other regions.
• Deliver high-quality, cost-effective engineering advice.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental requirements are integrated into design and project execution.
• Stay updated on technical and commercial developments, identifying new technologies to reduce costs and risks or enhance safety.
• Implement offshore standards, procedures, tools, and quality requirements to deliver projects per specifications, budget, and schedule without compromising safety.
• Capture and share lessons learned across offshore projects, collaborating with Lead/Principal Engineers to improve business value.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience with offshore platforms, compressors, machinery, and structures.
• Multidisciplinary engineering experience in international environments.
• Significant offshore industry experience, with Aramco experience preferred.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation related to offshore projects.
• Strong future planning skills.
• Proven track record in delivering large packages.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate potential problems.
• Experience in offshore/oil and gas fields.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, procedures, and guidance.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Experience managing offshore mega projects, including Brownfield and Greenfield from inception to completion.

• Represent the project engineering team within the local project team
• Interface with the Project engineering manager (PEM)
• Be the technical interface for the project with the Customer
• Be the technical interface for the project with the sites
• Be the technical interface for the project with the local suppliers, engineering subcontractors
• you will report functionally to the Project Engineering Management Leader and operationally to the Local Project Manager
• Ensure compliance with Power Conversion and Storage business directives and EHS standard
• Ensure that the design is according to the applicable local rules, regulations codes and standards
• Control the planning and progress measurement for the project engineering activities.
• Control the planning of engineering deliverables to the Customer
• Ensure proper release of the engineering documents to the Customer or his representative
• Ensure proper quality control of all local engineering activities incl. local engineering subcontractors if any
• Perform technical risks assessment and corresponding risks reviews.
• Support procurement in the negotiations with local suppliers in particular
• Provide support for technical issues linked to overall time schedule problems and define appropriate activities for a recovery plan in alignment with the project engineering team
• Provide support for technical issues linked to site activities (installation & commissioning)
• Ensure timely response on technical issues internally as well as to the Customer or his Representative.
• Provide input to lessons learnt / return of experience and project close-out

• Bachelor degree in an Engineering discipline or extensive experience in the field of Electrical / Electronic / Control & Automation Engineering
• At least 8 years' professional experience in the engineering of electrical systems
• Fluent English written and spoken; French/Arabian spoken appreciate
• Good knowledge in all engineering disciplines involved in power conversion and storage
• Good knowledge of BOP equipment applicable to common systems of power conversion

• Knowledge of the processes in Engineering and its interfaces, particularly procurement, installation and commissioning processes
• Knowledge of Engineering and Project management tools
• Able to motivate people, to encourage creativity and create team spirit; good coaching skills
• Leadership and assertiveness
• Willingness to take responsibility
• Able to delegate and to control
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to communicate at all levels: Customer, Hierarchy, Team members, etc.
• Conflict solving skills

Job Description Summary

Owns the project control activity globally and drives consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation with track record and experience in power generation plant technologies requiring high level of customer interaction and exposure to the regional and global leadership. Activities that are conducted to better understand or ultimately meet the expectations of the customer. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description Summary

Owns the project control activity globally and drives consistent functional specifications and common global processes for projects implementation with track record and experience in power generation plant technologies requiring high level of customer interaction and exposure to the regional and global leadership. Activities that are conducted to better understand or ultimately meet the expectations of the customer. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

What you’ll do;

• Serves as the technical leader/manager in the ITR engineering organization to develop a scope of work and plan schedule and monitor engineering activities for customer projects. Provide technical leadership and interface with Proposal Management, Cost Estimating, Partners, Customers, GE Product Engineering, Sourcing, Engineering sub-contractors.
• Represent the technical focal point in projects thru coordination and planning all aspects of assessing, proposing, and technical execution of projects by leveraging the regional and global teams.
• Supports manufacturing plants, including GESAT in Saudi Arabia, as a technical resource in engineering issue resolution.
• Experienced in combined-cycle power plants and aware of decarbonization technologies. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in this area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Provides technical management throughout the project execution process and works closely with fulfillment teams in assuring a smooth handover and execution with mitigated risk plans.
• Embrace and drive a culture of horizontal thinking and execution by working in a boundaryless fashion and fostering the early detection of quality issues and risks as well as promoting lean processes that drive fulfillment excellence.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
  
  

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Computer Science
• 10-Years’ experience in an engineering or technology role and/or Customer Project Engineering/Management
• Knowledge of general turbomachinery and power plant building blocks including balance of plant and EPC experience
• Ability to lead in a matrix organization with regional and global footprint
• Ability to identify and rectify gaps that can pose a risk to the profitability and success of the project
• High technical skills mixed with strong business acumen and influencing skills to lead and execute in high-risk projects.
  
  

• Advanced Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Exposure to energy transition technologies
• Experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Fluency in Arabic language is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Electric Power Generation

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Offshore Engineering Manager

KBR-AMCDE is a leading engineering and project management services company in Saudi Arabia, providing FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, and Project Management Services to the onshore and offshore oil and gas markets. Due to recent prestigious project awards, we have exciting new opportunities in KSA to join our team.

At KBR-AMCDE , you will be exposed to state-of-the-art technology, industry-leading design, and project management practices while delivering meaningful projects. The company's environment fosters career growth and development through collaboration with experienced professionals, industry best practices, and challenging projects.

Provides the project focal point for all engineering design and drafting activities on assigned project(s). Acts as the engineering interface for project construction, controls, HSE, information, procurement/materials, and quality groups.

• Reports to the Project Director.
• Coordinates directly with the Project Administration & Finance Manager, Project Construction Manager, Project Controls Manager, Project HSE Manager, Project Information Manager, Project Procurement/Materials Manager, and Project Quality Manager.
• Communicates with Discipline Department Managers regarding staffing requirements and engineer performance.

• Directs and monitors progress for timely engineering definition of components to be designed, purchased, and installed.
• Provides accurate planning information to establish a baseline project plan.
• Ensures design reviews are performed to meet or exceed requirements.
• Promotes good management principles within the engineering team.
• Encourages ideas that improve project cost/risk position and implements them where appropriate.
• Communicates project principles and key objectives to the engineering staff.

• Organizes the engineering staff to deliver quality and timely design packages.
• Provides engineering interface requirements to meet organizational goals.
• Assigns and monitors engineering functions to meet project objectives.

• Ensures qualified personnel are assigned and performs performance reviews.
• Provides necessary information and training to engineering staff.
• Gives feedback to Discipline Department Managers on staff performance.
• Releases engineering staff timely as work is completed.

• Communicates budget constraints to engineering personnel.
• Reviews progress and productivity, providing projections for overruns or underruns.
• Reviews/approves technical procurement recommendations for critical materials.

• Minimum 15 years of proven engineering management experience, preferably offshore.
• Strong knowledge of offshore oil & gas FEED and detailed design projects.
• Experience with greenfield and brownfield projects; fabrication/construction experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards is advantageous.
• Leadership skills in challenging environments, decision-making, and team management.
• Excellent management, administrative, interpersonal, risk, and change management skills.
• High awareness of safety commitments.

Degree in Engineering and professional registration are required.

Offshore Engineering Manager

KBR-AMCDE is a leading engineering and project management services company in Saudi Arabia, providing FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, and Project Management Services to the onshore and offshore oil and gas markets. Due to recent prestigious project awards, we have exciting new opportunities for KSA nationals to join our team.

At KBR-AMCDE , you will be exposed to state-of-the-art technology, industry-leading design, and project management practices, delivering meaningful projects. The company's environment fosters career growth and development through collaboration with experienced colleagues, industry best practices, and challenging projects.

Acts as the project focal point for all engineering design and drafting activities on assigned projects. Provides engineering interface for project construction, controls, HSE, information, procurement/materials, and quality groups.

• Reports to the Project Director.
• Coordinates with Project Senior Managers, including the Project Administration & Finance Manager, Project Construction Manager, Project Controls Manager, Project HSE Manager, Project Information Manager, Project Procurement/Materials Manager, and Project Quality Manager.
• Communicates with Discipline Department Managers regarding staffing and engineer performance.

• Directs and monitors progress for timely engineering definition of components to be designed, purchased, and installed.
• Provides accurate planning information to establish a baseline project plan.
• Ensures design reviews are performed to meet or exceed requirements.
• Promotes good management principles among engineering staff.
• Encourages ideas that improve project cost/risk positions and implements them where appropriate.

• Organizes engineering staff to deliver quality, timely design packages aligned with the construction schedule.
• Provides engineering interface requirements to meet organizational goals.

• Ensures qualified personnel are assigned and performs performance reviews.
• Provides necessary information and training to engineering staff.
• Gives feedback to Discipline Department Managers on staff performance.

• Communicates budget constraints to engineering teams.
• Reviews actual vs. planned progress and productivity.
• Provides projections on overruns or underruns.
• Reviews and approves technical recommendations related to procurement.

Minimum 15 years of proven offshore engineering management experience, with strong knowledge of offshore oil & gas FEED and detailed design projects. Experience with greenfield and brownfield projects, fabrication/construction, and familiarity with Saudi Aramco standards is advantageous. Must demonstrate leadership, decision-making, management, and interpersonal skills, with a high commitment to safety.

Degree in Engineering and professional registration are required.

R2092977

Engineering / Construction Manager - Dhahran

Project Definition:
This role is focused on a separate two-storey Mosque within the site of the King Abdul Aziz Centre for World Culture in Dhahran near the East coast of Saudi Arabia. The Mosque had a separate design team from that of the Cultural Centre and similarly has a separate Contractor.

Role Definition:
The Engineering / Construction Manager role on the project is focused on the Mosque building and is key to ensuring that the engineering aspects of the contractor’s submissions, shop drawing and interdisciplinary coordination processes are dealt with promptly, proactively and with an eye to managing the Client’s and Buro Happold’s risk. Based within the Client’s organisation, and amongst the Buro Happold Team for the Cultural Centre, the Engineering / Construction Manager will formally report to both Buro Happold and to the Client’s Team, Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SAPMT). The successful candidate will have both technical and relationship management skills. The Engineering / Construction Manager is not expected to have full knowledge of all disciplines. They will however be expected to liaise with relevant members of the Buro Happold site-based team, with off-site specialist disciplines, and with SAPMT. The successful candidate will also be taking a lead role in ongoing dialogue with the appointed Contractor. The position is a site based appointment with the focus on supporting the contractor, the Client (Aramco) and driving the project forward.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist SAPMT to monitor the Contractor’s progress.
2. Provide support to SAPMT and site engineering inspectors to ensure technical compliance with the approved contract specifications, working practices and drawings.
3. Liaise where necessary with, and prepare submissions for, other Saudi Aramco departments involved in the supervision.

Essential Experience:

1. Typically 10+ year’s relevant industry experience of a technical role, within either a contractor or engineering consultancy.
2. The applicant will need to have strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
3. A team player able to provide leadership to colleagues in other disciplines.
4. Applicant will require high levels of patience when dealing with the many interested parties within Saudi Aramco.

Desirable Experience:

1. Ideally, the candidate will also have considerable experience of working on multidisciplinary construction projects.
2. Experience in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia is desirable but not mandatory.
3. Experience of both design and construction will be an advantage.
4. Experience of projects involving architectural concrete works will be an advantage.

Qualifications:

1. Ideally a Chartered professional or equivalent with a relevant institution.
2. Ideally Bachelors degree (BEng / BSc) or Masters degree (MEng / MSc) in an appropriate discipline.

About The Company:

Buro Happold aims to produce high quality engineering design in concept, in detail and in execution, on time, to programme and delivering excellent value for money. Our distinctive culture and ethos is still based on the same principles of care, value and elegance that were established when the practice was founded. Our engineering approach is holistic, combining different disciplines in one, integrated team. Our reputation for excellence has grown from the basis that engineering is always viewed as one important component of a project’s overall design solution. We constantly strive for innovation. Our appreciation of a client’s social, political and economic issues and of architectural and aesthetic qualities makes Buro Happold an ideal partner, helping our range of clients to shape great solutions.

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• Represent the project engineering team within the local project team
• Interface with the Project engineering manager (PEM)
• Be the technical interface for the project with the Customer
• Be the technical interface for the project with the sites
• Be the technical interface for the project with the local suppliers, engineering subcontractors
• you will report functionally to the Project Engineering Management Leader and operationally to the Local Project Manager
• Ensure compliance with Power Conversion and Storage business directives and EHS standard
• Ensure that the design is according to the applicable local rules, regulations codes and standards
• Control the planning and progress measurement for the project engineering activities.
• Control the planning of engineering deliverables to the Customer
• Ensure proper release of the engineering documents to the Customer or his representative
• Ensure proper quality control of all local engineering activities incl. local engineering subcontractors if any
• Perform technical risks assessment and corresponding risks reviews.
• Support procurement in the negotiations with local suppliers in particular
• Provide support for technical issues linked to overall time schedule problems and define appropriate activities for a recovery plan in alignment with the project engineering team
• Provide support for technical issues linked to site activities (installation & commissioning)
• Ensure timely response on technical issues internally as well as to the Customer or his Representative.
• Provide input to lessons learnt / return of experience and project close-out
  
  

• Represent the project engineering team within the local project team
• Interface with the Project engineering manager (PEM)
• Be the technical interface for the project with the Customer
• Be the technical interface for the project with the sites
• Be the technical interface for the project with the local suppliers, engineering subcontractors
• you will report functionally to the Project Engineering Management Leader and operationally to the Local Project Manager
• Ensure compliance with Power Conversion and Storage business directives and EHS standard
• Ensure that the design is according to the applicable local rules, regulations codes and standards
• Control the planning and progress measurement for the project engineering activities.
• Control the planning of engineering deliverables to the Customer
• Ensure proper release of the engineering documents to the Customer or his representative
• Ensure proper quality control of all local engineering activities incl. local engineering subcontractors if any
• Perform technical risks assessment and corresponding risks reviews.
• Support procurement in the negotiations with local suppliers in particular
• Provide support for technical issues linked to overall time schedule problems and define appropriate activities for a recovery plan in alignment with the project engineering team
• Provide support for technical issues linked to site activities (installation & commissioning)
• Ensure timely response on technical issues internally as well as to the Customer or his Representative.
• Provide input to lessons learnt / return of experience and project close-out
  
  

• Bachelor degree in an Engineering discipline or extensive experience in the field of Electrical / Electronic / Control & Automation Engineering
• At least 8 years’ professional experience in the engineering of electrical systems
• Fluent English written and spoken; French/Arabian spoken appreciate
• Good knowledge in all engineering disciplines involved in power conversion and storage
• Good knowledge of BOP equipment applicable to common systems of power conversion
  
  

• Knowledge of the processes in Engineering and its interfaces, particularly procurement, installation and commissioning processes
• Knowledge of Engineering and Project management tools
• Able to motivate people, to encourage creativity and create team spirit; good coaching skills
• Leadership and assertiveness
• Willingness to take responsibility
• Able to delegate and to control
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to communicate at all levels: Customer, Hierarchy, Team members, etc.
• Conflict solving skills
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Electric Power Generation

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Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia 1 year ago

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Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
2. Minimum 15 years of experience in Engineering Department
3. Expertise in detailed design of process equipment such as Pressure Vessels and Heat Exchangers
4. Familiarity with international codes such as ASME, API, TEMA, and BS

Location: Rawalpindi, Pakistan