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 :
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.