Principal Engineer, Pipelines

Our client performs a key role developing projects and providing expert engineering support worldwide.

They are leading the energy transition from traditional business areas with decarbonised solutions such as CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to innovative project such as renewables, hydrogen, etc.

Role Overview

A Principal Pipelines Engineer is required to support their worldwide projects providing technical leadership within the Pipelines discipline.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Perform engineering design activities for onshore and offshore rigid pipelines in all phases of the project (from Concept Selection, FEED, ITT Preparation and follow-up of Execution phase) in collaboration with other colleagues within the pipeline department and within the organisation. Work on both brownfield and greenfield Projects, and within carbon capture activities.
• Be the Project Design Lead on large projects, managing and directing a team of discipline engineers and designers, and being responsible for the quality of pipeline work. Supervising and directing preparation of project deliverables and managing man hours of discipline resources in alignment with Chief of Department. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel.
• Supervise, review and checks the pipeline activities on a Project, including: Philosophies, Specifications, Routing Studies, Mechanical Design (wall thickness, buckling, spanning, expansion), Calculations, Stress Analysis, On-bottom roughness, Global Buckling, Walking Analysis,  Tie-in and Expansion Loops Analyses, Crossing Design, Hot Tapping, Trenchless (HDD, microtunneling etc), Layability Analyses, Etc.
• Support CAD Designers in execution of layouts and Project Pipeline drawings.
• Prepare datasheets and technical requisitions, compile ITT & perform Bid Evaluations. Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract by raising technical queries with projects / client. Identify deviations against CPY Standards and raise with Chief/Technical Authority.

Knowledge and Experience

• Working experience in the Oil and Gas industry with respect to rigid offshore and onshore pipelines.
• Knowledge of software, such as DNVGL pipelines design suite (SESAM pipeline package, PET, AutoPipe, SAGE Profile, AGA is mandatory).
• Knowledge of software, such as Ansys, ABAQUS and Orcaflex is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK and international specifications and codes (BS, DNV, ISO, API and ASME) is desirable.
• Highly motivated with great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent teamwork capabilities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Willingness to act and develop into a high-level technical expert.

Qualifications

Ideally Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Pipeline Engineering, Subsea Pipeline Engineering, Offshore Engineering, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

Flexible Working

Their SmartWorking policy allowing personnel to work for up to 12 working days/month from home or a similar secure location and these 12 days can be available even where personnel are on leave for a portion of the month. As such, typically around 60% of time working remotely is available for individuals who wish to take advantage of this.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for [role] looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.