Subsea Pipeline Engineer — Offshore Design & Integrity

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks an experienced Subsea Pipeline Engineer to lead design and integrity management of subsea pipelines for offshore developments.

Based in East London, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable subsea infrastructure, with a focus on client satisfaction and project performance.

The role requires 7+ years in subsea engineering with strong knowledge of API, DNV, ASME codes and proficiency in SACS, Flexcom, and PIPESIM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in subsea pipeline engineering within Oil & Gas.
• In-depth knowledge of pipeline design principles, fluid mechanics, and materials science.
• Proficiency in pipeline design software: SACS, Flexcom, PIPESIM.
• Experience with offshore projects is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with SA offshore regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design calculations for subsea pipelines including route selection, wall thickness, buoyancy, and expansion analysis.
• Develop installation procedures and participate in offshore installation planning and execution.
• Conduct integrity management studies including risk assessments, inspection planning, and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Ensure designs comply with API, DNV, ASME and other relevant standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for pipeline systems.
• Collaborate with subsea fabrication and installation contractors.
• Liaise with other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and operation.
• Analyze pipeline performance data and identify optimization opportunities.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and best practices in subsea pipeline engineering.

Skills

Pipeline design

SACS

Flexcom

PIPESIM

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SACS

Flexcom

PIPESIM

Job description

Placements24 in East London seeks an experienced Subsea Pipeline Engineer to lead design and integrity management of subsea pipelines for offshore developments.

Based in East London, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable subsea infrastructure, with a focus on client satisfaction and project performance.

The role requires 7+ years in subsea engineering with strong knowledge of API, DNV, ASME codes and proficiency in SACS, Flexcom, and PIPESIM.