Piping and Layout Lead Engineer

Eram Talent

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on site Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted November 4, 2025 Last posted November 4, 2025
Job description

Eram Talent is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Piping and Layout Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an independent Talent Acquisition Consultancy specializing in the Oil and Energy sector, we are dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. The Piping and Layout Lead Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the design, layout, and implementation of piping systems, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.

If selected, the work location would be onsite at China.

Responsibilities

1.Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Piping Design, or a related field, with over 10 years of piping design experience in the petrochemical industry. Must have served as the Lead Piping Engineer on at least one overseas oil-gas separation unit project.
2.Proficient in oil-gas separation processes and piping design procedures. Skilled in engineering design software such as SmartPlant 3D and AutoCAD, with strong knowledge of relevant standards including SAEP, SAES, ASME B31.3, and API.
3.Capable of independently leading a team through the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design to issuance of construction drawings.
4.Fluent spoken English is required. Proficiency in Arabic will be considered an advantage.
5.Familiar with Middle Eastern project management practices and cultural norms, with proven ability to collaborate in cross-cultural team settings. Must be willing and adaptable to work in China.
6.Preference will be given to candidates with project experience in the Middle East (especially Saudi Arabia) or strong familiarity with oil-gas separation unit processes.

Requirements

1.Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Piping Design, or a related field, with over 10 years of piping design experience in the petrochemical industry. Must have served as the Lead Piping Engineer on at least one overseas oil-gas separation unit project.
2.Proficient in oil-gas separation processes and piping design procedures. Skilled in engineering design software such as SmartPlant 3D and AutoCAD, with strong knowledge of relevant standards including SAEP, SAES, ASME B31.3, and API.
3.Capable of independently leading a team through the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design to issuance of construction drawings.
4.Fluent spoken English is required. Proficiency in Arabic will be considered an advantage.
5.Familiar with Middle Eastern project management practices and cultural norms, with proven ability to collaborate in cross-cultural team settings. Must be willing and adaptable to work in China.
6.Preference will be given to candidates with project experience in the Middle East (especially Saudi Arabia) or strong familiarity with oil-gas separation unit processes.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
  • Professional Engineering license or certification.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Contract:

12 Months and Extendable.

1.Possess good professional ethics and integrity, with a passion for the petroleum and petrochemical industry. Demonstrate upstanding character, compliance with laws and regulations, and sound physical and mental health.
2.Strong sense of responsibility, diligent and proactive work attitude, with good overall perspective, coordination skills, and service awareness.
3.Have the professional knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience required for the position. Proficient in using office software such as OFFICE/WPS.
4.Hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
5.Able to use English as a working language, with good English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
6.Willing to work in China, able to accept and adapt to long-term work assignments in the country.

About this role

Summary

Lead piping design, oversee project lifecycle, ensure standards compliance in petrochemical sector

Job title

Piping and Layout Lead Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

oil and energy

Location requirements

Work onsite in China, willing to relocate there

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

piping designAutocadSmartPlant 3DSAEPASME B31.3

Preferred skills

oil and gas industryprofessional engineering licenseproblem-solving

Specializations

piping designoil-gas separationproject managementregional standardssoftware: AutoCAD, SmartPlant 3D
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

On-site City