Senior Pipeline Engineer (Offshore)

UnitedYou Ventures; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedYou Ventures is seeking a Senior Offshore Pipeline Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and installation support for subsea pipeline systems.

The role requires 15-18 years of offshore pipeline experience, a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Subsea/Pipeline Engineering (Master’s preferred), and hands-on use of Caesar II, OFFPIPE, and DNV GL tools to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contribute to risk assessments and HAZOPs.

Qualifications

• 15-18 years of offshore pipeline design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Subsea, or Pipeline Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience with routing, trenching, burial, and stability requirements.
• Experience with Caesar II, OFFPIPE, DNV GL software.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and analysis of offshore pipeline systems.
• Prepare route studies, stress analyses, and installation procedures.
• Advise on material selection, welding, corrosion protection, and flow assurance.
• Coordinate with structural, geotechnical, installation, and HSE teams.
• Support offshore installation campaigns and readiness reviews.
• Ensure compliance with international codes (DNV-ST-F101, API, ISO).
• Review vendor documents and interface with subcontractors.

Skills

Offshore pipeline design

Project leadership

Route/stability analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Pipeline Engineering

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

Caesar II

OFFPIPE

DNV GL software

Job description

About the job Senior Pipeline Engineer (Offshore)

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Offshore Pipeline Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and installation support for subsea pipeline systems. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise and leadership to large-scale offshore oil & gas pipeline projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and analysis of offshore pipeline systems (rigid and flexible).
• Prepare technical documentation including route studies, stress analysis, and installation procedures.
• Provide input into material selection, welding procedures, corrosion protection, and flow assurance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (structural, geotechnical, installation, and HSE) to ensure engineering deliverables align with project requirements.
• Support offshore installation campaigns and construction readiness reviews.
• Ensure compliance with international codes such as DNV-ST-F101, API, ISO, and project specifications.
• Conduct risk assessments, pipeline integrity assessments, and participate in HAZIDs/HAZOPs.
• Review vendor documents, support procurement activities, and interface with subcontractors.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Subsea, or Pipeline Engineering (Masters degree is a plus).
• 15-18 years of experience in offshore pipeline design, installation, and construction support.
• Strong understanding of pipeline routing, trenching, burial, and stability requirements.
• Experience in using engineering tools such as Caesar II, OFFPIPE, DNV GL software, or similar.