Lead Subsea & Sealine / Pipeline Design Engineer

Position Overview:
The Lead Subsea & Sealine Design Engineer will be responsible for managing and executing a range of technical activities related to subsea pipelines and umbilicals, ensuring high-quality engineering design and analysis. A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in offshore pipeline engineering is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Analysis:
  • Develop design basis for subsea pipelines and umbilicals.
  • Perform route selection for subsea pipelines and umbilicals.
  • Conduct wall thickness design for subsea pipelines.
  • Perform on-bottom stability analysis and design stabilization measures.
  • Conduct cathodic protection design for subsea pipelines.
  • Perform end expansion calculations for subsea pipelines.
  • Carry out free span and on-bottom roughness analyses for subsea pipelines and umbilicals.
• Shore and Protection Studies:
  • Design shore approaches for subsea pipelines and umbilicals.
  • Conduct dropped object protection studies for subsea assets.
• Advanced Engineering Studies:
  • Perform global buckling analysis, walking screening studies, and detailed finite element (FE) analysis.
  • Conduct pipe-soil interaction studies based on geotechnical surveys.
  • Execute steady-state and transient hydraulic analysis.
• Installation and Risk Assessments:
  • Carry out preliminary pipeline and umbilical installation analyses.
  • Perform route risk assessments and pipeline risk evaluations.
• Special Studies and Reports:
  • Conduct pipeline pigging assurance studies.
  • Develop study findings and reports for client review and approval.
• Documentation and Specifications:
  • Prepare detailed specifications, material requisitions, and drawings for subsea pipelines and umbilicals.
  • Generate comprehensive material take-offs (MTOs).
• Site Visits:
  • Conduct site visits, including field surveys, and prepare detailed visit reports.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Minimum 12 years in offshore pipeline and subsea engineering.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in subsea pipeline and umbilical design, analysis, and installation methods.
• Software Skills: Advanced knowledge of engineering tools and software for finite element analysis, hydraulic studies, and pipeline stability.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to assess pipeline integrity, route risks, and operational reliability.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and engaging with clients.
• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.

This position requires a detail-oriented, technically proficient individual with a proven track record in subsea and offshore pipeline engineering. The candidate should possess strong leadership capabilities and the ability to deliver complex engineering solutions in challenging offshore environments.

Sector: Energy

Role: Engineering / Design Engineering

Job type: Fixed-term contract