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Title:  Principal Pipeline Design Engineer

Location: 

Lisbon, PT

Job Closing Date:  19 Mar 2025

What will you be doing?

Subsea 7 are now seeking a dedicated and driven individual to join our Rigid Pipeline Design discipline in Lisbon Portugal which is part of the Design & Analysis department of the Global Project Centre.

The principal engineer will contribute to the in-place design of subsea rigid pipelines, for tenders, FEEDs and EPCIs, as well as to discipline activities such as continuous improvements and technology developments. 

 

Key Responsibilities & Activities 


•    Provide specialist skills in key areas of subsea rigid pipeline/spool engineering, in accordance with client’s specifications / scope of work, design codes and Subsea 7 guidelines, including but not limited to:

  • field layout / routing design.
  • mechanical design (wall thickness sizing, on-bottom stability, free spans etc.).
  • thermomechanical design (on-bottom roughness, expansion, lateral buckling, walking, upheaval buckling etc.).
  • engineering of stabilisation, freespanning, lateral buckling and walking mitigation/control measures. 
  • post-lay assessments.

•    Perform rigid pipeline/spool in-place design calculations and analyses.
•    Produce and review material take-off, design reports, technical notes, engineering drawings (in collaboration with draftsmen), design review slide packs, technical scope of work, technical queries, deviation requests, risk assessments etc., for tenders, FEEDs and EPCIs.
•    Propose and implement design solutions of complex problems which achieve cost & risk reduction.
•    Identify risk, participate in risk assessments and manage/mitigate risk.
•    Take ownership of, organise and prioritise allocated tasks / scope of work.
•    Manage time/budget constraints to meet deadlines.  
•    Supervise and coordinate small teams and/or junior engineers.
•    Participate in rigid pipeline project team and discipline meetings.
 

What experience would we like you to have?


•    MSc or PhD in a STEM subject.
•    Engineering experience (minimum of 10 years) within the subsea energy industry.
•    Professional experience using Abaqus.
•    Professional experience using VBA and/or Python.
•    Understanding of fracture mechanics / ECA.
•    Understanding of rigid pipeline/spool installation engineering.
•    Understanding of welding and rigid pipeline/spool fabrication.
•    Understanding of geotechnical engineering relevant to rigid pipelines/spools.
•    General understanding of SURF design / developments.
•    Experience in working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural engineering team.
•    Chartership with a relevant professional engineering institution (e.g. IMechE, ICE etc.).

 

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An environment where you can thrive 
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success. 

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together. 

What happens next? 
If you would like to apply for this role, simply click the Apply button found on this page.   

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Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application: 

•    Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role. 
•    We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team. 
•    Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission  
 
Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps. 
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