Principal Piping and Layout Designer

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers and accelerators. With a proud history of delivering complex projects to the oil and gas industry, we need talented individuals to help us shape the path towards a sustainable energy future.

Our team in Aberdeen provide front-end studies, engineering, procurement and project management services for initiating and executing oil and gas field, HVDC, renewable energy and carbon capture developments.

Our Consultancy business provides front end/early phase studies and advisory to markets including hydrogen, carbon capture, aquaculture, offshore wind, electrical transmission as well as low carbon oil and gas field development. The team is also developing and expanding our offerings in permitting/licensing, regulatory, due diligence, ESG, and origination. We are looking for a Principal Piping and Layout Designer who wants to join our team and who can strengthen our capabilities

As a Prinicipal Piping and Layout Design Engineer within a consultancy environment, you will play a critical role in delivering innovative and efficient piping solutions for oil and gas projects. You will be responsible for:-

• Developing piping layouts
• Performing conceptual design in compliance with international codes and internal/client specifications
• Ensuring optimal integration with process, mechanical, and structural systems
• Close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve design challenges
• Conduct 3D modelling and clash detection
• Preparation of technical documentation to support client milestones
• Aid in internal discussions regarding constructability

• A strong understanding of piping materials, stress analysis, and layout optimization is essential
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as PDMS, E3D, or AutoCAD
• Excellent problem-solving skills, presentation skills, attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Preferable to have current offshore survival and medical

Professional development and career opportunities Competitive pay and benefits Healthy work-life balance Join a company committed to becoming a significant player in the energy transition

For more information about the position, please contact Laura Mansell, Senior Manager:email laura.mansell@nesfircroft.com

NES Advantage is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing service.

Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.