Hybrid Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer – Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Retirement planning

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, SA, combining office collaboration with remote work. You will lead design, analysis, and integrity management of subsea pipelines for offshore operations.

The role requires a Master's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, 8+ years of subsea experience, and proficiency with Orcaflex, SACS, and ABAQUS. Collaboration across geoscience and project teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with a focus on pipelines or offshore structures.
• 8+ years of subsea pipeline engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proven design, analysis, and integrity management experience for subsea pipelines.
• Proficiency with Orcaflex, SACS and ABAQUS.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of subsea pipelines including route selection, sizing, and material selection.
• Perform complex calculations for pipeline hydrodynamics, structural integrity, and fatigue analysis.
• Develop pipeline installation procedures considering environmental factors.
• Conduct risk assessments and integrity studies for existing subsea assets.
• Specify requirements for subsea components such as risers, jumpers, and PLETs.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, structural engineers, and project managers.
• Review and approve drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and best practices (DNV, API).
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices.

Skills

Subsea pipeline design

Fatigue analysis

Hydrodynamics

Structural integrity

Project leadership

Education

Masters degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Orcaflex

SACS

ABAQUS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, SA, combining office collaboration with remote work. You will lead design, analysis, and integrity management of subsea pipelines for offshore operations.

The role requires a Master's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, 8+ years of subsea experience, and proficiency with Orcaflex, SACS, and ABAQUS. Collaboration across geoscience and project teams is essential.