offshore pipeline engineer

offshore pipeline engineer
نوع العمل : عمل كلى
الخبرة : 3-5 سنة
الراتب : no mention
المكان : Abu Dhabi

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Offshore Pipeline Engineer to join our engineering team in Abu Dhabi, working on the detailed engineering and design of a significant offshore oil and gas project in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review engineering deliverables for offshore pipeline systems, including routing, wall thickness calculations, stress analysis, and hydraulic simulations.
  • Prepare technical documentation such as design basis reports, material specifications, construction drawings, alignment sheets, and pipeline installation procedures.
  • Perform and review pipeline design analysis including on-bottom stability, span analysis, expansion, and thermal buckling using relevant software (e.g., OFFPIPE, CAESAR II, OrcaFlex).
  • Provide input on material selection, coating systems, and corrosion protection strategies (CP systems).
  • Ensure all designs meet international codes and standards (e.g., DNV-ST-F101, API 1111, ASME B31.8), ADNOC specifications, and local regulations.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including subsea, structural, geotechnical, and installation engineers to ensure design integration and constructability.
  • Review and assess contractor/subcontractor engineering and vendor documents.
  • Support installation engineering, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and technical clarification meetings with clients and third parties.
  • Support integrity management by contributing to ILI planning, repair strategies, and life extension assessments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Pipeline, or Subsea Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in offshore pipeline engineering, including detailed design, route selection, and installation support.
  • Solid experience in shallow and deepwater pipeline projects.
  • Familiarity with offshore construction, tie-ins, shore approaches, and trench/backfill methods.
  • Strong command of engineering software tools including OFFPIPE, DNV PIPESIM, AutoPIPE, or ABAQUS for FEA.
  • Fluent in English with excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
  • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or within the Gulf region.
  • Knowledge of subsea umbilicals, risers, and flexible pipe systems.