Remote-First Subsea Pipeline Engineer: Design & Integrity

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.700.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Home office stipend

Remote work anywhere in South Africa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Subsea Pipeline Engineer to join a remote-first global leader in offshore energy. You will design, install, and manage integrity of subsea pipelines for complex offshore projects.

You will collaborate virtually with multidisciplinary teams from design through operations, using advanced engineering tools, while enjoying the flexibility to work from home anywhere in South Africa. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in subsea pipeline engineering, focusing on design and installation.
• Proven expertise in pipeline design software (e.g., Orcaflex, PIPESIM, ANSYS).
• Strong understanding of subsea environments, materials, corrosion, and welding technology.
• Experience with pipeline installation methods (e.g., S-lay, J-lay, reel-lay).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, adept at working effectively in a virtual, multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver technical solutions under pressure.
• Familiarity with relevant international codes and standards for subsea pipelines.
• Experience in integrity management and risk assessment for subsea assets is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Perform detailed design calculations for subsea pipelines, including route selection, wall thickness, buoyancy, and trenching requirements.
• Develop pipeline specifications, fabrication drawings, and installation procedures.
• Conduct stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and collapse pressure calculations.
• Assess and manage risks associated with pipeline installation and operation, including thermal expansion, seabed mobility, and third-party interference.
• Specify and review subsea hardware, such as pipeline end terminations (PLETs), expansion loops, and supports.
• Liaise with fabrication yards, installation contractors, and marine warranty surveyors.
• Oversee pipeline integrity management, including inspection, monitoring, and repair strategies.
• Contribute to project planning, cost estimation, and scheduling for subsea pipeline scopes.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., DNV, API).
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing within the team.

Conocimientos

Subsea design & analysis

Communication & collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Virtual teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Civil/Naval Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

Orcaflex

PIPESIM

ANSYS

Installation methods knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Subsea Pipeline Engineer to join a remote-first global leader in offshore energy. You will design, install, and manage integrity of subsea pipelines for complex offshore projects.

You will collaborate virtually with multidisciplinary teams from design through operations, using advanced engineering tools, while enjoying the flexibility to work from home anywhere in South Africa. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided.