Principal Pipeline Engineer

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Principal Engineer, Pipelines!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We are seeking a talented and motivated Principal Engineer, Pipelines to join our innovative and forward-thinking team in the South East UK. This is an incredible opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering design activities for onshore and offshore rigid pipelines in all phases of the project (from Concept Selection, FEED, ITT Preparation, and follow-up of Execution phase) in collaboration with other colleagues within the pipeline department and within the organization.
• Work on both brownfield and greenfield projects, including carbon capture activities.
• Be the Project Design Lead on large projects, managing and directing a team of discipline engineers and designers, and being responsible for the quality of pipeline work.
• Supervise and direct the preparation of project deliverables and manage man-hours of discipline resources in alignment with the Chief of Department.
• Supervise, review, and check the pipeline activities on a project, including Philosophies, Specifications, Routing Studies, Mechanical Design (wall thickness, buckling, spanning, expansion), Calculations, Stress Analysis, On-bottom roughness, Global Buckling, Walking Analysis, Tie-in and Expansion Loops Analyses, Crossing Design, Hot Tapping, Trenchless (HDD, microtunneling, etc.), Layability Analyses, etc.
• Support CAD Designers in the execution of layouts and project pipeline drawings.
• Prepare datasheets and technical requisitions, compile ITT, and perform Bid Evaluations.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and divergences from the original proposal/contract by raising technical queries with projects/clients.
• Identify deviations against standards and raise with Chief/Technical Authority.
• Validate the pipeline inspection and maintenance strategy and the definition of Emergency Pipeline Repair, Service studies.
• Perform site visits to manufacturers (line pipe, coating, valves, etc.) as required.
• Check design/installation activities carried out by third parties during the execution phase of the project.
• Act as a technical specialist for pipeline design activities.
• Collaborate with other colleagues in the pipeline department.
• Liaise with other disciplines (Process, Material and Corrosion, Flow Assurance, Instrumentation, Civil, Construction, and Commissioning) during the project execution phase.
• Keep abreast of pipeline design standards requirements and correct application of internal HSEQ policies.
• Regularly review the suitability and accuracy of technical standards and procedures and develop new ones as required.
• Undertake short-term visits to a wide range of operating sites and regional offices worldwide.
• Keep abreast of new legislation on plant design and performance.
• Ensure a high standard of safety is maintained and Environmental and Quality Assurance processes are followed.

This is the opportunity for you if you have these skills and requirements:

• Working experience in the Oil and Gas industry with respect to rigid offshore and onshore pipelines.
• Knowledge of software such as DNVGL pipelines design suite (SESAM pipeline package, PET, AutoPipe, SAGE Profile, AGA) is mandatory.
• Knowledge of software such as Ansys, ABAQUS, and Orcaflex is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK and international specifications and codes (BS, DNV, ISO, API, and ASME) is desirable.
• Highly motivated with great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent teamwork capabilities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness to act and develop into a high-level technical expert.

Qualifications:

• Ideally Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Pipeline Engineering, Subsea Pipeline Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• The chance to work on impactful projects that make a difference.

If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a team that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of our exciting journey.