Principal Engineer

JOB TITLE: Principal Engineer

CLIENT: A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE

WORK SCHEDULE: 9 hours (including lunch break)- From 8am to 5pm- Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday are week off)

START DATE: Late 2025/ Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidates circumstances

Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for planning, technical guidance, and task allocation for the Engineering and Design teams. Resolves technical issues, coordinates specialized studies, attends client meetings, and ensures accurate preparation and review of all project documentation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Review Scope of Work (SoW) to assess manpower requirements.
• Secure approval for necessary resources for major projects.
• Plan and allocate tasks to Engineering and Design teams.
• Supervise and monitor project progress to ensure timely completion within budget and quality standards.
• Attend project kick-off and progress meetings, providing engineering input.
• Review project drawings, documentation, calculations, Purchase Requisitions (PRs), technical evaluations, and manpower estimates for accuracy.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to avoid duplication and ensure effective progress.
• Address project queries and escalate unresolved issues to the Project Engineering Manager.
• Participate in design review meetings, providing technical advice and expertise.
• Coordinate engineering inputs for project bid preparation.
• Ensure all completion actions are addressed at project closeout.
• Mentor junior engineers to support professional development and skill enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) and QA (Quality Assurance) standards.
• Lead engineering teams on large-scale projects, providing guidance and support to achieve project objectives.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (related discipline) or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

COMPETENCIES:

• Behavioral: Resilience: Maintain composure under stress; support team morale; turn setbacks into learning opportunities.
• Problem Solving: Analyze issues persistently; develop solutions under pressure; anticipate potential problems and plan contingencies.
• Planning & Organizing: Manage resources, priorities, and timelines effectively; implement cross-department collaboration; correct deviations from processes.
• Collaboration: Value and acknowledge team contributions; foster teamwork and resolve conflicts proactively.
• Communication: Address long-term communication needs; implement initiatives to improve cross-cultural and internal/external communications.
• Leadership & Innovation: Generate and implement original ideas for complex problems; serve as a motivator and role model; develop innovative, cutting-edge engineering solutions; encourage experimentation and autonomy; plan work for self and team; provide feedback and recognize high performance; coach and mentor staff.
• Business & Industry Insights: Understand the businesss overall strategy; integrate market and competitor insights into decisions; anticipate industry trends and make forward-looking recommendations.

Technical:

• Expertise in managing complex engineering tasks/projects; evaluate and optimize processes as needed.
• Advanced technical knowledge in specialized engineering fields.
• Knowledge of engineering software, design codes, and interdisciplinary interfaces.

Other Requirements:

• Experience leading engineering work in large-scale EPC projects.
• Strong influencing and leadership skills.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and presentation skills.