Remote Subsea Pipeline Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 3,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remote salary

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Subsea Pipeline Engineer to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and integrity management of offshore subsea pipelines, supporting installation and commissioning from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or civil engineering background with 7+ years in subsea projects, proficiency in SACS/AutoPIPE/OFFPIPE, and strong collaboration skills for virtual teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (or related field)
• 7+ years of subsea pipeline engineering experience, offshore focus
• Experience with pipeline design software (SACS, AutoPIPE, OFFPIPE) and FEA
• Knowledge of subsea mechanics, materials, hydrodynamics, and thermal analysis
• Familiarity with offshore installation practices and relevant codes/standards
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for remote collaboration
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deliverables remotely
• Legal authorization to work without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design and analysis of subsea pipelines, including route selection, free span analysis, and on-bottom stability analysis.
• Conduct stress analysis (FEA) and thermal-hydraulic analysis for pipeline systems.
• Develop pipeline specifications, material selection, and fabrication requirements.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and technical reports for subsea projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (DNV, API, ISO).
• Support fabrication, installation, and pre/post-commissioning activities via remote engineering support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a virtual environment.
• Participate in design reviews and HAZID/HAZOP studies for subsea pipelines.
• Develop and implement pipeline integrity management strategies.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

SACS

AutoPIPE

OFFPIPE

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading international subsea engineering and construction company, is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Subsea Pipeline Engineer to join their globally distributed engineering team. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, focusing on the design, analysis, and integrity management of subsea pipeline systems for offshore oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of subsea infrastructure. Responsibilities include performing pipeline route selection, stress analysis, fluid-ynamic analysis, and supporting installation and commissioning activities. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to complex, cutting-edge offshore projects while enjoying the benefits of remote work. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with a strong technical background in subsea pipeline engineering and excellent collaboration skills for virtual team environments. Your expertise will be vital in tackling the unique challenges of deepwater pipeline development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design and analysis of subsea pipelines, including route selection, free span analysis, and on-bottom stability analysis.
• Conduct stress analysis (FEA) and thermal-hydraulic analysis for various pipeline systems.
• Develop pipeline specifications, material selection, and fabrication requirements.
• Prepare engineering drawings, calculations, and technical reports for subsea pipeline projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., DNV, API, ISO).
• Support fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning/commissioning activities through remote engineering support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including subsea engineers, project managers, and clients, in a virtual environment.
• Participate in design reviews and HAZID/HAZOP studies related to subsea pipeline systems.
• Develop and implement pipeline integrity management strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in subsea pipeline engineering, with a significant focus on offshore projects.
• Proven experience with pipeline design software (e.g., SACS, AutoPIPE, OFFPIPE) and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of subsea pipeline mechanics, materials, hydrodynamics, and thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of offshore installation practices and challenges.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards for subsea pipeline design and integrity.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, adapted for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project deliverables effectively in a remote setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive remote salary, comprehensive health benefits package, retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development. We provide advanced remote working tools and a supportive virtual team environment. This is an excellent opportunity to excel in subsea pipeline engineering with a leading company, enjoying the flexibility and global reach of a fully remote role.