Subsea Pipeline Engineer: Hybrid Design & Integrity Expert

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Hybrid work in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa's Limpopo Polokwane is seeking an experienced Subsea Pipeline Engineer to design, analyze, and plan installation for offshore pipeline projects in the oil & gas sector. This hybrid role blends focused design work in the Polokwane office with collaborative site support as needed.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of subsea pipeline experience, strong knowledge of DNV, API and ISO standards, and proficiency in Orcaflex, SAGE Profile or Caesar II.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of subsea pipeline engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Strong with pipeline design software Orcaflex, SAGE Profile, Caesar II.
• Knowledge of subsea codes and standards (DNV, API, ISO).
• Experience with pipeline integrity management and offshore installation processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design calculations for subsea pipelines including stress analysis, routing, and material selection.
• Conduct integrity assessments and lifecycle management strategies for subsea pipelines.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and installation procedures.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support tendering with technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Review and approve vendor documentation and contractor designs for pipelines.
• Assist in planning and execution of offshore pipeline installation and commissioning activities.
• Investigate pipeline failures and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

Orcaflex

SAGE Profile

Caesar II

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa's Limpopo Polokwane is seeking an experienced Subsea Pipeline Engineer to design, analyze, and plan installation for offshore pipeline projects in the oil & gas sector. This hybrid role blends focused design work in the Polokwane office with collaborative site support as needed.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of subsea pipeline experience, strong knowledge of DNV, API and ISO standards, and proficiency in Orcaflex, SAGE Profile or Caesar II.