Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer – Offshore/Relocation

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 recruiting for a world-leading offshore energy company seeks a Subsea Pipeline Engineer based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role covers design, installation, and integrity management of subsea pipelines for oil and gas transport, with involvement across the lifecycle from concept to offshore installation.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years in subsea pipeline engineering, strong proficiency with Orcaflex and PIPESIM, and experience in regulatory compliance and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Naval Architecture (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of subsea pipeline engineering experience in offshore oil and gas.
• Experience with pipeline design software Orcaflex and PIPESIM, and with finite element analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering design of subsea pipelines, including route selection, sizing, material selection, and trenching requirements.
• Conduct pipeline integrity assessments, including corrosion control, fatigue analysis, and risk management.
• Develop and review technical specifications for pipeline materials, fabrication, and installation.
• Oversee fabrication and offshore installation phases and provide technical support.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP and other risk assessments related to subsea pipelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including subsea engineers, naval architects, geotechnical engineers, and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with international codes, standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DNV, API).
• Analyze survey data for pipeline route planning and troubleshoot issues on existing systems.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.

Skills

Pipeline design

Hydrodynamics

Thermal analysis

Stress analysis

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Naval Architecture

Tools

Orcaflex

PIPESIM

FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 recruiting for a world-leading offshore energy company seeks a Subsea Pipeline Engineer based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role covers design, installation, and integrity management of subsea pipelines for oil and gas transport, with involvement across the lifecycle from concept to offshore installation.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years in subsea pipeline engineering, strong proficiency with Orcaflex and PIPESIM, and experience in regulatory compliance and risk