Remote Subsea Pipeline Engineer — Design and Integrity

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

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.