Job Description : Lead / Senior Engineer – Offshore Pipeline Engineer
Department : Offshore Engineering
Location : Mumbai
Position : Lead / Senior Engineer – Offshore Pipeline
Experience Required : Minimum 13+ Years
- Qualification : Engineering Degree (Mechanical / Marine / Civil / Structural) or equivalent
- Mandatory : Offshore Rigid Pipeline design experience
Role Purpose
To lead and execute Offshore Rigid Pipeline engineering activities across Concept, FEED, and Detailed Engineering.
The engineer must deliver hands-on technical work, lead a team, and ensure compliance with DNV standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical (Hands-On Engineering)
Perform and review all Offshore Rigid Pipeline engineering tasks as per DNV-OS-F101Prepare Basis of Design, design calculations, and engineering documentsRoute selection & optimization studiesWall thickness design, expansion analysis, on-bottom stability (DNV-RP-F109 using StableLines)Free-span analysis (DNV-RP-F105 using FatFree)Cathodic protection design (DNV-RP-F103)Pipeline crossing design using CAESAR IISeabed interaction & roughness analysis (SAGE Profile / ABAQUS)Riser flexibility, VIV & fatigue analysisInstallation engineering using OffPipe / OrcaFlexUHB & lateral buckling analysis (ABAQUS FEM preferred)Prepare technical reports, calculation files & summaries2. Team Leadership & Coordination
Lead and mentor pipeline engineers & designersAssign tasks and ensure quality checks of deliverablesSupport engineering manager in resource planning3. Project & Client Interaction
Attend technical meetingsResolve pipeline design issuesCoordinate with structural, geotech, installation, materials & other disciplinesEnsure project schedule and quality compliance4. Drawings & Documentation (Review & Approval)
Pipeline route & field layout drawingsAlignment sheetsPlatform approach drawingsRiser / J-Tube GA drawingsPipeline crossing drawingsAnode layout drawings5. Quality & Safety
Ensure QA / QC complianceMaintain high safety standards for offshore designEssential Requirements
Minimum 15 years of Offshore Rigid Pipeline experienceStrong knowledge of DNV, API, ASME, BS standardsFEED & Detailed Engineering experienceAbility to lead teams & perform hands-on engineeringExcellent communication & analytical skillsSoftware Proficiency (Mandatory)
DNV StableLines
DNV FatFree
CAESAR II
SAGE Profile
OffPipe / OrcaFlex
ABAQUS (FEM)
Mathcad, MS Office