Principal Engineer - Mechanical LPG Gas Networks

What do I do?

• I provide Overall engineering solutions, analysis, specifications, and procurement support for the infra projects
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative and efficient designs for infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards.
• I develop feasibility studies for Gas network for new developments during master plan stages.
• I develop comparison between different gas options i.e. LPG, SNG,..etc.
• I design gas farms with the associated piping network for small, medium, large scale developments.
• Familiar with designs of LPG farms, Primar and Secondary pressure regulating station (PPRS& SPRS),..etc. 
• Familiar with ADNOC, GASCO, Civil defense, NFPA and all relevant standards to Gas networks.
• Provide expert advice and technical guidance on all aspects of gas distribution, transmission, and storage systems, including gas pipelines and related facilities.
• Stay updated with the latest industry regulations and ensure that all gas infrastructure projects adhere to safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee the execution of gas infrastructure projects, from conception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with gas infrastructure projects, and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.
• Act as a point of contact for clients and provide regular updates on project progress, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your knowledge and experience to facilitate their professional development.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in gas infrastructure to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in our projects.
• Maintain accurate project records, technical documentation, and reports as required by clients and regulatory authorities.
• I follow the QA/QC in compliance with the requirement of the projects
• Organize &Attend progress meetings/communications with contractors, consultants and authorities.
• To minimize end users comments and hence ensure clients satisfaction and quality of deliverables.
• Review of Contractor shop drawings and materials submittals.
• Prepare design schedules, resource plan and assist in preparation of budgets.

Why does it matter to our Business?

The engineer role is the engine of our business. The engineer has responsibility for producing engineering calculations, designs and reports which are issued to our clients. The role is to work closely with the line manager to meet our client’s needs.

How do I know when I am successful at what I do?

• I produce engineering solutions which consider cost, constructability and sustainability.
• I am successful in obtaining authority approvals for my design documentation.
• I produce well written reports to support my designs.
• I deliver design packages and reports on time and to budget.
• I provide technical support to the team

What are my key relationships?

• WSP’s wider Transportation and Infrastructure team
• Local Authorities including ADNOC, GASCO, Civil Defense Ministry of energy etc.,
• Clients

My Expertise?

• BEng /BSc (Hon) or equivalent discipline with minimum 12 years post graduate experience
• Member of/working towards associated Professional body membership
• Modelling of gas networks
• Detailed design of engineering solutions
• Good report writing skills
• Compiling authority approval documentation in accordance with local authority standards to obtain approvals