Senior Subsea Pipeline Engineer-Offshore
NexChange.in
15 - 17 years
Chennai
Posted: 05/03/2026
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and technically sound Subsea Pipeline Engineer to join our offshore engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring 815 years of specialised experience in the design, analysis, and installation of subsea pipelines, risers, and cables. This role demands hands-on expertise in offshore pipeline engineering practices, project execution, and a deep understanding of subsea design standards.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and contribute to the design and engineering of subsea pipelines, flowlines, risers, and umbilical/cable systems
- Perform route selection, span analysis, thermal expansion, and on-bottom stability assessments
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, layouts, isometrics, alignment sheets, and MTOs
- Provide technical evaluation of vendor documents and liaise with procurement and installation teams
- Conduct installation analysis using tools like Orcaflex, OFFPIPE, or equivalent
- Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams (structural, process, and instrumentation) to integrate pipeline design
- Ensure designs are compliant with international codes and client specifications (e.g., DNVGL-ST-F101, API, ASME)
- Participate in FEED, detailed engineering, and EPC phases of offshore projects
- Support onshore and offshore construction teams, as needed
- Work with clients such as ADNOC, Aramco, Technip, Saipem, McDermott, Subsea7, etc.
- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- 8 to 15 years of experience in offshore pipeline/subsea engineering
- Proven experience in the design and analysis of subsea pipelines, risers, and cables
- Hands-on experience with software such as Orcaflex, OFFPIPE, Caesar II, AutoPIPE, SAGE, and STAAD.Pro
- Strong understanding of marine installation methods (e.g., S-lay, J-lay, reel-lay)
- Excellent knowledge of international codes and standards: DNVGL, API, ASME, ISO
- Experience in working on projects for major oil companies or EPCs
- Good communication and team collaboration skills
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