Remote Subsea Pipeline Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Subsea Pipeline Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role focuses on design, analysis, and integrity management of subsea pipelines for offshore oil and gas projects, working entirely remotely from East London or your home office.

You will perform detailed design calculations, stress, fatigue, and thermal analyses; develop installation procedures; ensure codes and standards; review vendor docs; and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years in subsea pipeline engineering.
• Proficiency with SACS, PIPESIM, OLGA.
• Knowledge of DNV and API codes.
• Strong analytical and remote-work abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design calculations for subsea pipelines.
• Conduct stress, fatigue, and thermal expansion analyses.
• Develop installation procedures meeting codes.
• Advance pipeline integrity management strategies.
• Review vendor docs during fabrication and installation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams via virtual tools.

Skills

Subsea design

Stress analysis

Fatigue analysis

Thermal expansion

Codes & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

SACS

PIPESIM

OLGA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Subsea Pipeline Engineer to join their globally distributed engineering team. This position focuses on the design, analysis, and integrity management of subsea pipelines for offshore oil and gas projects. Working entirely remotely, you will collaborate with project teams, vendors, and clients to ensure the safe and efficient execution of pipeline engineering tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work from anywhere while contributing to significant offshore infrastructure projects, leveraging advanced technology and flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering design calculations for subsea pipelines, including routing, sizing, and wall thickness.
• Conduct stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and thermal expansion analysis for pipeline systems.
• Develop pipeline installation procedures and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of subsea pipeline integrity management strategies.
• Review vendor documentation and provide technical support during fabrication and installation phases.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams through virtual communication tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in subsea pipeline engineering.
• Proficiency in industry-standard pipeline design and analysis software (e.g., SACS, PIPESIM, OLGA).
• Strong knowledge of subsea pipeline codes and standards (e.g., DNV, API).
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and remote work flexibility.
• The chance to work on challenging international offshore projects from East London or your home office.