Principal Project Engineer
- Location
- Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
About this role
Building on our past. Ready for the future Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now. Key Competencies Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Provides visible safety leadership for offshore detailed engineering projects, ensuring full compliance with Worley HSE requirements. Accountable for Safety by Design, Constructability, Operability, and Maintainability for offshore facilities including wellhead platforms and topsides. Leads and contributes to HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, Constructability, Operability and Maintainability (COM) workshops for offshore scope. Ensures offshore‑specific risks (marine interfaces, lifting operations, offshore access, brownfield tie‑ins) are identified and mitigated during detailed engineering. Champions safe engineering practices across multi‑office and contractor interfaces. Leadership & Project Direction Provides overall engineering leadership and direction for offshore detailed engineering scope. Defines project organization structure and selects discipline leads and key engineering resources. Leads multi‑discipline, multi‑location teams, including onshore and offshore execution centers. Sets and drives achievement of project objectives covering scope, schedule, quality, productivity, and cost. Mentors discipline leads and senior engineers, addressing capability gaps and performance issues proactively. Leads internal and external communications, influencing decisions at client, project, and corporate levels. Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities Must possess sufficient knowledge on procurement Engineering and its work processes. Must Possess capability to manage Vendor related interface issues of various disciplines Technical Authority & Offshore Expertise Acts as technical authority for offshore detailed engineering execution. Ensures consistent application of Worley engineering processes, systems, and tools across offshore projects. Oversees engineering development of offshore wellhead platforms, topsides, and associated systems. Ensures compliance with Customer Basis of Design, ADNOC Offshore standards, and applicable international codes. Demonstrates deep understanding of EPC offshore project delivery workflows and interface management. Provides guidance on vendor document reviews, technical bid evaluations, and integration with offshore construction requirements. Supports offshore construction, hook‑up, commissioning, and handover readiness from an engineering perspective. Commercial & Financial Acumen Applies in‑depth understanding of customer contracts and ADNOC commercial frameworks. Supports project cost control by tracking engineering deliverables, quantities, and productivity trends. Understands offshore cost buildup and gross margin impacts. Forecasts cost and schedule impacts of engineering changes and offshore execution risks. Ensures robust change management and variation control processes are applied during detailed engineering. Execution Planning & Performance Translates contract and proposal commitments into executable offshore detailed engineering scope. Oversees development and maintenance of project schedules and engineering resource plans. Drives disciplined execution through progress monitoring, reviews, and corrective action plans. Ensures effective multi‑office workshare execution and interface coordination. Reviews Project Control Reports and proactively addresses offshore‑specific performance risks. Promotes Value Creation and Sustainable Solutions aligned with offshore design objectives. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Leads preparation and presentation of offshore project proposals, technical reports, and progress updates.