Lead Subsea Pipeline Designer

Lead Subsea Pipeline Designer (12‑Month Renewable Contract)

Location: Paris, France

Start Date: July 2026

Discipline: Offshore Deepwater Projects

Employment Type: Contract (12-month renewable)

Role Overview

The Lead Subsea Pipeline Designer will act as the technical authority for rigid subsea pipeline design on a major deepwater development. The position oversees routing, spool and jumper design, and advanced walking/buckling assessments, ensuring all engineering deliverables meet project standards and interface requirements.

This role suits a senior designer with strong subsea pipeline experience, proven coordination capability, and confidence leading design activities across a multi‑discipline environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipeline Design Leadership — Serve as the technical lead for rigid subsea pipeline design across the project lifecycle.
• Pipeline Routing — Develop and optimise subsea pipeline routing in deepwater environments, considering seabed conditions, installation constraints and field architecture.
• Spool & Jumper Design — Lead the design of spools and jumpers, ensuring constructability, flexibility, and alignment with installation methodologies.
• Walking & Buckling Analysis — Oversee global buckling, lateral buckling, and pipeline walking assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and project criteria.
• Deliverables Coordination — Manage and coordinate all pipeline design deliverables, ensuring timely submission, quality control, and alignment with project standards.
• Standards & Compliance — Ensure all work adheres to project specifications, industry standards (e.g., DNV, ISO), and internal governance processes.
• Interface Management — Collaborate with structural, installation, materials, and flow assurance teams to resolve design interfaces and technical queries.
• Design Reviews — Lead and contribute to design reviews, HAZIDs, and constructability sessions.
• Technical Assurance — Provide expert input to ensure design integrity, safety, and fitness‑for‑purpose throughout the project.

Required Experience

• Subsea Pipeline Design experience within deepwater projects.
• Strong background in rigid pipeline routing, spool/jumper design, and global buckling/walking analysis.
• Proficiency with relevant design tools (e.g., CAEPIPE, SAGE Profile, Orcaflex, AutoPIPE or equivalent).
• Familiarity with DNV‑ST‑F101, ISO standards, and deepwater design methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate deliverables and lead design activities within a multi‑discipline engineering team.
• Experience working with EPC/EPCI contractors or major offshore project environments.