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OFFSHORE PIPELINE ENGINEER

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Offshore Pipeline Engineer to join our engineering team in Abu Dhabi working on the detailed engineering and design of a significant offshore oil and gas project in the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in subsea and offshore pipeline systems with proven expertise in design material selection installation methods and integrity management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and review engineering deliverables for offshore pipeline systems including routing wall thickness calculations stress analysis and hydraulic simulations.
  • Prepare technical documentation such as design basis reports material specifications construction drawings alignment sheets and pipeline installation procedures.
  • Perform and review pipeline design analysis including on-bottom stability span analysis expansion and thermal buckling using relevant software (e.g. OFFPIPE CAESAR II OrcaFlex).
  • Provide input on material selection coating systems and corrosion protection strategies (CP systems).
  • Ensure all designs meet international codes and standards (e.g. DNV-ST-F101 API 1111 ASME B31.8) ADNOC specifications and local regulations.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including subsea structural geotechnical and installation engineers to ensure design integration and constructability.
  • Review and assess contractor/subcontractor engineering and vendor documents.
  • Support installation engineering pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in risk assessments design reviews and technical clarification meetings with clients and third parties.
  • Support integrity management by contributing to ILI planning repair strategies and life extension assessments.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Pipeline or Subsea Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in offshore pipeline engineering including detailed design route selection and installation support.
  • Solid experience in shallow and deepwater pipeline projects.
  • Familiarity with offshore construction tie-ins shore approaches and trench/backfill methods.
  • Strong command of engineering software tools including OFFPIPE DNV PIPESIM AutoPIPE or ABAQUS for FEA.
  • Fluent in English with excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic multicultural environment.
  • Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional certification.
  • Experience working on ADNOC offshore projects or within the Gulf region.
  • Knowledge of subsea umbilicals risers and flexible pipe systems.

VERTICAL

ENGINEERING

Key Skills
Continuous Integration,Docker,Jenkins,Kubernetes,Build Automation,S3,ASME Codes & Standards,Redshift,Spark,CI/CD,Kafka,Scala
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

OFFSHORE PIPELINE ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Full time

Published on 10/25/2026

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