Subsea Rigid Pipeline Lead

On behalf of a leading Tier-1 global EPC contractor in the offshore energy sector, we are seeking a highly qualified Technical Lead Rigid Subsea Pipeline Design Engineer. Operating with a high degree of autonomy under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, the successful consultant will spearhead technical design studies for major undisclosed deepwater target projects.

This role requires a senior technical expert capable of coordinating multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and ensuring all deliverables comply with strict international standards, project timelines, and corporate quality baselines.

Key responsibilities

• Advanced structural analyses: Lead and perform critical advanced analysis, focusing specifically on Lateral Buckling control strategies and mitigation of Pipeline Walking phenomena across multi-cycle operational thermal loads.
• Tie-in & connection design: Perform and coordinate the detailed structural design and flexibility analysis of subsea spools and jumpers , ensuring safe connections to subsea structures.
• Subsea pipeline routing: Define, optimize, and validate optimal pipeline routes on the seabed, accounting for complex geohazards and seabed topography.
• Multidisciplinary coordination: Serve as the main technical interface across engineering disciplines (structural, materials, geotechnical, installation) and coordinate the timely execution and delivery of engineering packages.
• Quality & compliance: Ensure absolute compliance of all notes of calculation, datasheets, drawings, and reports with international codes and standard project specifications.

Required profile

• Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Marine, Offshore, or Ocean Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 8–12+ years of solid experience in offshore subsea pipeline engineering, with a recent, proven track record acting as a Senior or Lead Engineer specifically on rigid pipeline delivery teams.
• Deepwater expertise: Direct project history involving deepwater or ultra-deepwater challenges (e.g., soft soils, high external hydro-static pressures).
• Codes & standards: Masterful knowledge and practical execution of international offshore design standards, with a strong focus on DNV-ST-F101 , ASME B31.8, and API codes.
• Advanced FEA tools: Abaqus or Ansys (strongly preferred for lateral buckling, pipeline walking, and non-linear soil-pipe interaction modeling).
• Languages: Working professional fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in French is highly beneficial for seamless integration with the local project team.
• Work authorization: Must hold a valid EU passport or valid working rights in France for immediate local onboarding.