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. 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.