Pipeline Engineer - Oil & Gas EPC Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia on site Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

About CPECC:
China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corp (CPECC) is a leading EPC contractor in the oil & gas industry, delivering world-class pipeline, processing, and infrastructure projects across the Middle East and globally.

Position: Pipeline Engineer
Project: Oil & Gas EPC Pipeline Projects (Saudi Arabia)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage pipeline engineering activities for large-scale EPC oil & gas projects.
- Review and approve pipeline design drawings, isometrics, and engineering documents.
- Supervise pipeline construction, installation, and field fit-up activities.
- Manage pipeline hydrostatic testing, pigging, and pre-commissioning activities.
- Coordinate with client (Saudi Aramco), subcontractors, and multi-discipline teams.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco standards (SAES), ASME, and international codes.
- Conduct site inspections, resolve technical issues, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Track progress and prepare daily/weekly reports for project management.
- Mentor and manage local and expatriate pipeline teams.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in oil & gas pipeline construction and installation (EPC projects).
- Proven experience on Saudi Aramco projects is a strong advantage.
- Proficient in Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES), ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8.
- Strong experience with pipeline welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), hydrotesting, and commissioning.
- Ability to read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), isometrics, and engineering drawings.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic or Chinese is a plus.
- Valid Saudi Iqama or willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia.

What We Offer:
- Competitive expat salary package.
- Accommodation, transportation, and medical benefits provided.
- Opportunity to work on landmark Saudi Arabia energy infrastructure projects.
- Career growth within a global EPC organization.

About this role

Summary

Manage pipeline engineering activities; review designs; supervise construction; ensure standards; lead teams.

Job title

Pipeline Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

oil & gas

Location requirements

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; remote work not mentioned

Salary

Competitive expat salary package.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Mechanical Engineeringoil & gas pipeline constructionSaudi Aramco standards (SAES)ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8pipeline weldingNDThydrotestingP&IDs

Preferred skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingEnglishArabic or Chinese

Specializations

pipelineoil & gasconstructioninstallationwelding
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City