Principal Engineer Pipeline Engineering – Mechanical & Instrumentation & Controls (Gas Pipeline – Pre-Bid & Detail Engineering)

Quest Global, Saudi Arabia recruiting for Multiple roles

Office Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

1. Principal Engineer Gas Pipeline (Pre-Bid & Detail Engineering Support – EPC Projects)
2. Technical Manager Pipeline Engineer (Pre-Bid & Detail Engineering Support – EPC Projects)
3. Technical Manager Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Gas Pipeline – Pre-Bid & Detail Engineering)

We are accepting Job Applications - Email : Sunil.Chandran@quest-global.com

About Quest Global,

Quest Global has 21000 employees supporting Globally and recently established its entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of its strategic vision to expand its presence in the Middle East. This marks an important milestone in strengthening our commitment to support the region’s growing energy sector. With this expansion, Quest Global aims to become a trusted engineering partner for leading oil and gas majors operating across the Kingdom and the wider GCC.

The new entity is built with a clear purpose: to deliver high-value engineering services across Operations & Maintenance, brownfield modifications, digital engineering, asset integrity, and EPC project support. Leveraging our global expertise, deep domain knowledge, and proven execution capabilities, we are positioned to support customers in accelerating project delivery, enhancing asset performance, and optimizing lifecycle costs.

Quest Global’s presence in Arabia will be backed by a strong local team, supported by our global engineering hubs, enabling a scalable and responsive delivery model. This step reinforces our long-term commitment to the region and aligns with the Kingdom’s vision to strengthen local content, develop engineering capabilities, and drive industrial transformation.

With this expansion, Quest Global is ready to contribute to the region’s energy ambitions and build enduring partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and the local ecosystem.

Principal Engineer (Pre-Bid & Detail Engineering Support – EPC Projects)

Position Overview

The Chief Engineer will lead and oversee all technical activities related to pre-bid engineering, bid preparation, and detail engineering support for EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects. The role requires strong multi-discipline engineering knowledge, experience in oil & gas/water/pipeline/petrochemical EPC environments, and the ability to guide engineering teams toward delivering accurate, optimized, and competitive engineering solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent; Master’s preferred.

- 15–25 years of experience in engineering for EPC projects in oil & gas, pipelines, water transmission, energy, or petrochemicals.

- Strong experience in pre-bid engineering, proposal development, and detail engineering leadership.

- Expertise in international codes/standards and EPC workflows.

- Strong communication, leadership, and client-interaction skills.

Technical Manager Pipeline Engineer (Pre-Bid & Detail Engineering Support – EPC Projects)

Position Overview

The Lead Pipeline Engineer is responsible for leading pipeline engineering activities during pre-bid, proposal, and detail engineering stages for EPC projects involving cross-country pipelines, gas transmission, water transmission, and and associated facilities. The role ensures high-quality engineering deliverables, optimized design solutions, compliance with standards, and technical coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Civil / Pipeline Engineering or equivalent.

- 10–15 years of pipeline engineering experience in oil & gas, water transmission, or cross-country pipeline EPC projects.

- Strong experience in pre-bid engineering, pipeline design, stress analysis, and route engineering.

- Proficiency in pipeline engineering tools (CAESAR II, GIS tools, AutoCAD, Navisworks, HCA/Risk tools, PipeSim/OLGA/WANDA for hydraulics).

- Familiarity with EPC workflows, multidisciplinary coordination, and vendor engineering.

Technical Manager Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Gas Pipeline – Pre-Bid & Detail Engineering)

Position Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering support for gas pipeline projects during pre-bid, proposal development, and detailed engineering stages. The role ensures technical accuracy, compliance with client specifications, and optimized design solutions aligned with EPC project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics & Instrumentation / Equivalent.
• 12–16 years of experience in instrument & control engineering for oil & gas pipeline projects (cross-country pipelines preferred).
• Experience with EPC environment, pre-bid support, and detailed engineering.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, PLC/RTU systems, pipeline leak detection, and telecom interfaces.
• Familiarity with design tools like SPI (INtools), AutoCAD, and relevant calculation tools.