Piping Engineer

NES Fircroft; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Piping Lead Engineer to join our team in Stavanger, Norway, for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on leading piping design activities for subsea manifold systems, from concept through to manufacturing and testing, within a multidisciplinary project environment.

The candidate will perform mechanical analyses, ensure compliance with ASME/API/DNV standards, and collaborate with sourcing and operations to support procurement, manufacturing and testing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong background in mechanical analysis and engineering calculations.
• Solid understanding of piping design codes and standards (ASME, API, DNV).

Responsibilities

• Lead piping design and analysis activities for subsea manifold systems.
• Perform structural verification of manifold piping and tubing systems.
• Produce engineering calculations, design reports and drawings.
• Establish technical requirements based on customer specifications and industry standards.
• Develop and optimise design solutions focusing on safety, quality, manufacturability, cost and schedule.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align interfaces and deliverables.
• Present analyses and design outcomes during reviews.
• Provide engineering support to project management.
• Support procurement, manufacturing and testing phases through collaboration with sourcing and operations teams.
• Contribute to project delivery by meeting milestones and technical objectives.

Skills

Mechanical analysis

Piping design

Education

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Piping Lead Engineer - Subsea Manifold Systems 12-Month Contract | Stavanger, Norway (Preferred) | Open to Other Norway Office Locations

We are seeking an experienced Piping Lead Engineer to join a leading engineering team supporting the design and delivery of advanced Subsea Manifold Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in major offshore energy projects, leading piping design activities from concept through to manufacturing and testing.

Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, you will be responsible for developing robust piping solutions, performing mechanical analyses, and ensuring designs meet technical, quality, safety, and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead piping design and analysis activities for subsea manifold systems.
• Perform structural verification of manifold piping and tubing systems.
• Produce engineering calculations, design reports, and associated drawings.
• Establish technical requirements based on customer specifications, project needs, and applicable industry standards.
• Develop and optimise design solutions with a focus on safety, quality, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to align interfaces, activities, and project deliverables.
• Present technical analyses and design outcomes during project and design reviews.
• Provide engineering support to project and programme management teams.
• Support procurement, manufacturing, and testing phases through close collaboration with sourcing and operations teams.
• Contribute to successful project delivery by meeting milestones and technical objectives.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong background in mechanical analysis and engineering calculations.
• Solid understanding of piping design codes and standards, including:
  • ASME
  • API
  • DNV
• Experience working on subsea, offshore, or oil & gas engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills with fluent written and spoken English.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and lead technical solutions.
• Results-focused with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

Desirable Experience

• Valve engineering knowledge.
• Previous experience working on subsea manifold systems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and testing activities.

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 Months
• Location: Stavanger, Norway (preferred)
• Flexibility: Open to candidates based in other Norway office locations
• Start: ASAP

If you're an experienced piping engineer looking to take the lead on challenging subsea projects within a collaborative engineering environment, we'd like to hear from you.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.