PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, PIPELINES

Eni; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EniProgetti, a subsidiary of Eni, is seeking a Principal Engineer – Pipelines based in Basingstoke to lead technical activities for onshore and offshore rigid pipelines across all project phases.

You will supervise discipline engineers, coordinate with other engineering teams, and ensure compliance with Eni standards while traveling to project sites worldwide as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas with rigid onshore/offshore pipelines.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design activities for onshore and offshore rigid pipelines across all project phases.
• Act as Project Design Lead on large projects, coordinating discipline engineers and ensuring pipeline quality.
• Review and check pipeline specifications, routing, mechanical design, stress analysis, lay‑ability, and related analyses.

Skills

Pipelines design

Project leadership

Team coordination

Planning & organisation

Education

Degree in Pipeline Engineering

Tools

SESAM

PET

AutoPipe

SAGE Profile

AGA

Ansys

ABAQUS

Orcaflex

Job description

EniProgetti is wholly owned by Eni, a global energy company. The UK branch in Basingstoke supports worldwide projects with expert engineering in pipelines, CCS, renewables, and hydrogen.

Principal Engineer – Pipelines

The Principal Pipelines Engineer will lead technical activities for onshore and offshore rigid pipelines across all project phases. Based in Basingstoke, the role involves design, supervision, coordination with other disciplines and compliance with Eni standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design activities for onshore and offshore rigid pipelines in all project phases.
• Act as Project Design Lead on large projects, managing discipline engineers and quality of pipeline work.
• Supervise, review and check pipeline activities: specifications, routing, mechanical design, stress analysis, lay‑ability, hot tapping, trenchless, and other analyses.
• Support CAD designers in layouts and pipeline drawings.
• Prepare datasheets, technical requisitions, and bid evaluations; resolve discrepancies and raise technical queries.
• Validate pipeline inspection, maintenance, emergency repair, and service studies.
• Conduct site visits to manufacturers and inspect third‑party design/installation during execution.
• Serve as technical specialist for pipeline design activities and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Maintain HSEQ compliance and review Eni technical standards and procedures.
• Travel as required to project sites and regional offices worldwide.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality assurance processes are followed.
• Perform functions of Project Discipline Leader where appropriate.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience in the oil and gas industry with rigid offshore and onshore pipelines.
• Proficiency with DNVGL pipelines design suite (SESAM, PET, AutoPipe, SAGE Profile, AGA).
• Experience with Ansys, ABAQUS, and Orcaflex is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK and international specifications and codes (BS, DNV, ISO, API, ASME).
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Willingness to develop into a high‑level technical expert.

Qualifications

• Degree in Pipeline Engineering, Subsea Pipeline Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in the relevant area of expertise.

Location

Basingstoke, UK

Contract Type

Permanent

Equality & Diversity

Eni evaluates applications with an eye to plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. Eligibility is considered in line with required skills and experience.