Lead Subsea & Sealine / Pipeline Design Engineer

Valori S.p.A; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Subsea & Sealine Design Engineer in Abu Dhabi. This role requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in offshore pipeline engineering. Candidates will manage subsea pipeline design and analysis, conduct risk assessments, and prepare detailed specifications. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential for delivering complex engineering solutions in challenging environments. This is a fixed-term contract position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in offshore pipeline and subsea engineering.
• Proficient in subsea pipeline design, analysis, and installation methods.
• Strong ability to assess pipeline integrity and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute technical activities related to subsea pipelines.
• Develop design basis for subsea pipelines and umbilicals.
• Conduct site visits, including field surveys.

Skills

Offshore pipeline engineering

Subsea pipeline design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Finite element analysis software

Job description

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 : Role :

Job type : Fixed-term contract