The Subsea Pipeline Engineer is responsible for the engineering design, verification, installation planning, and operational assurance of subsea pipelines in shallow-water environments. The role ensures technical integrity, compliance with project specifications, safe installation, and interface coordination with structures, subsea production equipment, and offshore construction teams.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Technical Review
- Perform and review design calculations for pipeline wall thickness, on-bottom stability, free-span assessment, corrosion protection, and burial requirements.
- Review pipeline routing, tie-in configurations, expansion control, and pipeline crossing designs.
- Conduct design verification and ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API, ISO, and project-specific standards.
- Review pipeline materials selection, coating systems, and cathodic protection principles.
Shallow-Water Installation Engineering
- Prepare and review installation procedures for pipe laying (S-lay/barge), shore approach, trenching, jetting, and burial.
- Evaluate environmental conditions and their impact on installation.
- Interface with marine operations teams for vessel readiness and operational limits.
Interface & Coordination
- Coordinate with subsea structures, riser teams, and topsides engineering.
- Provide technical clarification to fabrication and installation contractors.
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.
Offshore Support
- Conduct offshore surveys, route verification, and as-built data review.
- Provide engineering support during laying, trenching, repairs, and pre-commissioning activities.
- Prepare daily offshore engineering reports.
Documentation & Deliverables
- Develop design reports, specifications, data sheets, and method statements.
- Review drawings including P&IDs, alignment sheets, isometrics, and spools.
- Handle technical queries and contractor documentation.
Project Management & QA/QC
- Monitor contractor progress and quality.
- Participate in FAT, SIT, and material inspections.
- Ensure safety and environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of subsea pipeline design and DNV/ISO standards.
- Understanding of shallow-water installation challenges.
- Ability to review FE modeling (OrcaFlex, PipeLay, Caesar II).
- Strong interface management skills and offshore experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree [BSc] from an accredited university.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in subsea pipeline engineering.
- Excellent spoken and written English, including proven ability to write technical reports.
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The Subsea Pipeline Engineer is responsible for the engineering design, verification, installation planning, and operational assurance of subsea pipelines in shallow-water environments. The role ensures technical integrity, compliance with project specifications, safe installation, and interface coordination with structures, subsea production equipment, and offshore construction teams.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Design & Technical Review
- Perform and review design calculations for pipeline wall thickness, on-bottom stability, free-span assessment, corrosion protection, and burial requirements.
- Review pipeline routing, tie-in configurations, expansion control, and pipeline crossing designs.
- Conduct design verification and ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API, ISO, and project-specific standards.
- Review pipeline materials selection, coating systems, and cathodic protection principles.
Shallow-Water Installation Engineering
- Prepare and review installation procedures for pipe laying (S-lay/barge), shore approach, trenching, jetting, and burial.
- Evaluate environmental conditions and their impact on installation.
- Interface with marine operations teams for vessel readiness and operational limits.
Interface & Coordination
- Coordinate with subsea structures, riser teams, and topsides engineering.
- Provide technical clarification to fabrication and installation contractors.
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.
Offshore Support
- Conduct offshore surveys, route verification, and as-built data review.
- Provide engineering support during laying, trenching, repairs, and pre-commissioning activities.
- Prepare daily offshore engineering reports.
Documentation & Deliverables
- Develop design reports, specifications, data sheets, and method statements.
- Review drawings including P&IDs, alignment sheets, isometrics, and spools.
- Handle technical queries and contractor documentation.
Project Management & QA/QC
- Monitor contractor progress and quality.
- Participate in FAT, SIT, and material inspections.
- Ensure safety and environmental compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Competencies
- Strong knowledge of subsea pipeline design and DNV/ISO standards.
- Understanding of shallow-water installation challenges.
- Ability to review FE modeling (OrcaFlex, PipeLay, Caesar II).
- Strong interface management skills and offshore experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree [BSc] from an accredited university.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in subsea pipeline engineering.
- Excellent spoken and written English, including proven ability to write technical reports.
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