Principal Piping Engineer — Bayswater, Bayswater Area

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Principal Piping Engineer to join our Operations West business, focusing on piping packages within brownfield oil and gas projects. This is a permanent position ideal for an engineer looking to progress into a leadership role, supporting one of our key energy clients based in Perth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Piping Engineer to join a high-performing team and contribute to the success of a key energy client. In this leadership role, you will support an established team focused on FEED and execution delivery for new and significant brownfield engineering projects—aligned with global energy transition and energy security goals. Based in Perth CBD, this is a permanent role and is available as a full-time / part-time (job share) basis. LI-Hybrid or LI-Remote Designing the future. Transforming the World. Wood’s “Operations” APAC West business delivers brownfields engineering, procurement, construction, optimisation, and technical services to the Oil & Gas industry and enjoys long-term partnerships with some of the region’s most prominent producers located in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Southeast Asia. Join us in the heart of Perth CBD ,with free 24/7 access to an exclusive on-site gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets Global connections, joining an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Wood is recruiting a Principal Engineer as part of our strategic growth plan for 2024 and beyond. You will join our Operations business in a pivotal role as we partner with a major player in the Oil & Gas industry on a major brownfields Engineering Service Contract. 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: You will be able to work lawfully in Australia and hold full working rights for this location. If you have a visa application in progress, you are also encouraged to apply. Suitably qualified in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution, ideally you will have proven experience working in a similar Principal Piping Engineering role, supported by 15 years of relevant design engineering experience within the Oil & Gas production and / or processing industries. In addition, you will: Be recognized as an expert in piping engineering and have knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering, with experience delivering within a challenging and complex multi-discipline environment. Be a leader of people with several years of supervisory experience, capable of engendering an entrepreneurial spirit of cooperation and energising diverse teams to adopt best practice, driving optimal performance with safety at the heart of everything we do. Have a professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation with an ability to apply relevant technical practices, codes, and standards. Be commercially astute with a “solutions mindset”, skilled in the management of risk during the design process consistent with safety, technical and commercial requirements. Be an articulate communicator (both written and verbal) including well-developed technical report writing and professional presentation skills. Have excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, spreadsheets, and commercial engineering programs. Have a passion energy security / transition with the vision to navigate energy models of the future, coupled with your proven experience partnering with clients to be more efficient, sustainable, and optimised to deliver the best energy mix in their respective markets. Be customer focused with an ability to develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, while balancing operational excellence to contribute to the competitive advantage of teamwood. Desirable: What will set you apart will be your previous experience working in a similar client facing leadership role on a major long term Engineering Service Contract in brownfields Oil & Gas. It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow’s solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Wood encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. If you are a Principal Piping Engineering professional looking to take the lead on a major Engineering Service Contract in Western Australia - apply today! Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Applications close Sunday, 13 July 2025
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