Wood
Principal Engineer - Offshore (Piping)
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
26 August 2026
What they need
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is currently recruiting for Principal Engineer - Offshore (Piping) with 10+ years of experience in Piping Engineering in Oil & Gas project execution in oil and gas, petrochemical industry.
This role will be based out of our Chennai office.
The Role The Principal Engineer will apply extensive and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the organization’s products and services.
This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has previous experience within Offshore Piping Engineering and wants to be part of a dynamic project team working as part of an international service line.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
Responsibilities The key objectives for this role are: Completes technical design work to a high standard in line with Project requirements in following
Domain
- Experienced in Offshore Green field projects (Topsides for Well head, LQ, Riser Platform & Process platforms) as Lead or Area Lead
- Experienced in Brown field modifications including installation feasibility and schemes. Tie-ins/Hook-ups and prepare Site survey input.
- Review piping studies for defining elevation & configuration for Fixed platforms & interface definition / Hook ups.
- Experienced in FPSO/FLNG topsides modules.
- Knowledge in preparation of piping materials deliverables (Wall Thickness Calculations, Piping Material Specifications, Valve material specifications, data sheets for (pipes, fittings, flanges, valves and specialty items).
- Able to lead a team of 6 – 12 team members
Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
- Graduate in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
- A minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in Piping Engineering in Oil & Gas project execution (Essential).
- Working experience major industrial & international codes (ASME, API & NORSOK)
About Us Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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