Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer — Lead Design & Integrity

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Relocation assistance

Professional development programs

International travel opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on design, analysis, and integrity management of offshore subsea pipelines for oil and gas projects.

You will lead technical aspects, ensure compliance with DNV/API codes, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with management and clients.

Relocation assistance is available; this is a high-impact role in a dynamic offshore engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of subsea pipeline experience in offshore oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of DNV and API subsea codes and standards.
• Proficiency with pipeline stress analysis and FEA software.
• Experience with pipeline installation methods and integrity management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of subsea pipelines, including routing and wall thickness.
• Perform pipeline stress analyses for thermal, surge, and seismic loads.
• Conduct detailed FEA for pipeline components and interfaces.
• Develop installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning specifications.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and project regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-discipline teams.

Skills

Subsea pipeline design

Project leadership

Communication skills

Fluid dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Orcaflex

SACS

AutoPIPE

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on design, analysis, and integrity management of offshore subsea pipelines for oil and gas projects.

You will lead technical aspects, ensure compliance with DNV/API codes, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with management and clients.

Relocation assistance is available; this is a high-impact role in a dynamic offshore engineering environment.