Offshore jobs in United States

We are seeking an experienced Piping Designer - Principal/Lead to support a large-scale offshore development project on a Contract assignment. The role involves piping layout development, 3D modelling, cross-discipline coordination, and technical leadership of design teams.

• Lead detailed 3D piping and equipment modelling using Smart 3D across offshore topsides or floating production facilities
• Model mechanical equipment and packaged systems, including maintenance envelopes and interface points
• Develop and optimize piping routing and support concepts
• Senior designer with good understanding and hands-on experience in offshore production facilities and floating assets (FPSO layout)
• Handling corridors, operational access routes, maintenance envelopes (material handling)
• Safety spacing, constructability, operational access requirements
• Support model review sessions and multi-discipline reviews
• Manage design updates and late-stage layout changes with buildable solutions
• Drive cross-discipline model coordination
• Work closely with the pipe stress and materials teams
• Review and integrate vendor package data and verify package equipment
• Ensure correct interface points and support provisions (nozzle orientations and support)
• Drive clash detection reviews and model integrity checks
• Achieve construction-ready coordinated models (clash-free)
• Support layout quality standards and design execution planning (quality plan, schedule, estimates)
• Oversee and guide and review other piping designers across assigned model areas
• Ensure design deliverables comply with project and technical standards
• Work independently and manage assigned scope with minimal supervision

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 15 years of piping design experience in industrial, marine, or energy projects
• Strong knowledge of piping layout and pipe support design principles
• Hands-on experience with 3D plant design software such as S3D or equivalent
• Prior experience in a Principal or Lead piping design role on large-scale offshore development projects - Platforms and FPSOs.
• Solid experience in offshore platform/FPSO piping and pipe support design
• Good coordination and team leadership skills to be able to lead and guide a team of Piping/MDS Designers on assigned areas/sub-areas