Principal Design Engineer, New Ventures, GSSO

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial drafting—particularly for process layouts and mechanical systems in sectors like energy, petrochemicals, or hydrogen.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Develop, update and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Produce and revise tie-in lists for piping and mechanical systems
• Derive accurate 2D layout drawings from existing 3D models
• Prepare detailed isometric and as-built drawings for fabrication and commissioning
• Manage drawing registers, version control, and documentation updates in line with engineering changes
• Collaborate closely with process and mechanical engineers to ensure drawing coherence and precision

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 10+ years of drafting experience in process or industrial environments (e.g., oil & gas, chemical plants, electrolyser systems)
• Essential software skills: Autodesk AutoCAD (2D/3D), Autodesk Plant 3D or Inventor, Microsoft Visio for flow diagrams and engineering layouts
• Deep understanding of industrial drafting standards, piping symbols, instrumentation notation, and mechanical layout conventions
• Proven ability to extract 2D deliverables from 3D models with high accuracy and clarity
• Familiarity with BIM workflows, document control systems, and ISO / ASME drafting standards
• Additional experience in SolidWorks or AVEVA E3D or Navisworks will be an advantage

Additional Requirements:

• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams involving process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, procurement, and project execution.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with international teams across multiple time zones and cultural backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, while delivering to agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Capable of taking ownership of the drafting work package within larger engineering projects.
• Skilled in coordinating inputs from various engineering disciplines to produce consistent, integrated drawing packages.
• Adaptable to different communication styles and work practices in a multicultural setup.
• Experience supporting project phases from FEED through detailed design to as-built handover in multi-country projects.