Subsea pipeline engineer

The Subsea Pipeline Engineer is responsible for the engineering design, verification, installation planning, and operational assurance of subsea pipelines in shallow-water environments. The role ensures technical integrity, compliance with project specifications, safe installation, and interface coordination with structures, subsea production equipment, and offshore construction teams.

Engineering Design & Technical Review

·       Perform and review design calculations for pipeline wall thickness, on-bottom stability, free-span assessment, corrosion protection, and burial requirements.

·       Review pipeline routing, tie-in configurations, expansion control, and pipeline crossing designs.

·       Conduct design verification and ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API, ISO, and project-specific standards.

·       Review pipeline materials selection, coating systems, and cathodic protection principles.

Shallow-Water Installation Engineering

·       Prepare and review installation procedures for pipe laying (S-lay/barge), shore approach, trenching, jetting, and burial.

·       Evaluate environmental conditions and their impact on installation.

·       Interface with marine operations teams for vessel readiness and operational limits.

Interface & Coordination

·       Coordinate with subsea structures, riser teams, and topsides engineering.

·       Provide technical clarification to fabrication and installation contractors.

·       Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.

Offshore Support

·       Conduct offshore surveys, route verification, and as-built data review.

·       Provide engineering support during laying, trenching, repairs, and pre-commissioning.

·       Prepare daily offshore engineering reports.

Documentation & Deliverables

·       Develop design reports, specifications, data sheets, and method statements.

·       Review drawings: P&IDs, alignment sheets, isometrics, spools.

·       Handle technical queries and contractor documentation.

Project Management & QA/QC

·       Monitor contractor progress and quality.

·       Participate in FAT, SIT, and material inspection.

·       Ensure safety and environmental compliance.

Key Competencies

·       Strong knowledge of subsea pipeline design and DNV/ISO standards.

·       Understanding of shallow-water installation challenges.

·       Ability to review FE modeling (OrcaFlex, PipeLay, Caesar II).

·       Strong interface management and offshore experience.