Subsea Pipeline Engineer — Offshore Growth & Relocation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a world-leading offshore energy infrastructure sponsor to appoint a Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee the design, installation and integrity management of subsea pipelines for oil and gas across the lifecycle, from concept through offshore execution.

The role demands extensive experience with Orcaflex/PIPESIM, strong hydrodynamics and risk assessment skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Naval Architecture.
• 8+ years of subsea pipeline engineering experience.
• Experience with Orcaflex and PIPESIM.
• Knowledge of offshore installation techniques and corrosion engineering.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Willingness to reside in Richards Bay, ZA.

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.
• Participate in HAZID/HAZOP and other risk assessment studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including subsea engineers and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and regulatory requirements (DNV, API).
• Analyze survey data for pipeline route planning.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide engineering solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Skills

Subsea pipeline design

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

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

Master's degree in a related field (advantageous)

Tools

Orcaflex

PIPESIM

FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 has partnered with a world-leading offshore energy infrastructure sponsor to appoint a Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee the design, installation and integrity management of subsea pipelines for oil and gas across the lifecycle, from concept through offshore execution.

The role demands extensive experience with Orcaflex/PIPESIM, strong hydrodynamics and risk assessment skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while