Senior Engineer - Subsea Pipelines

Job Description:

Atkins/SNC-Lavalin has provided unrivalled technical expertise and support to the oil and gas industry for more than three decades. Our highly skilled teams are leading technical developments across the globe. We combine innovation, ingenuity and best practice through all of our services. We are committed to excellence in the delivery of first class solutions, technical excellence and respect for the environment. Due to our continuing expansion we are inviting Subsea Pipeline Engineers to join our Oil & Gas team located in Abu Dhabi/Sharjah, UAE.

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services, Atkins is committed to design excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combine innovation, imagination and best practice. This is a great opportunity for talented engineers to gain additional technical exposure within an internationally renowned consultant delivering projects around the globe.

To fill our current openings, we are inviting talented engineers with minimum 15 years of relevant experience (Senior Engineer) to join our Pipeline team in UAE.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conceptual, Front End Engineering Design, Detailed Design & Engineering of Subsea Pipelines, Risers, Tie-in Spools etc.
• Pipeline route selection studies and preparation of Pipeline Field Layouts/Maps, Alignment sheets, platform approaches, shore approaches, Crossing details, Pipeline details and MTOs for pipeline projects.
• Preparation of scope of work & specifications for Topographic/Geotechnical Surveys, assistance during vendor offer review, etc.
• Carryout mechanical design for Pipelines, Tie-in Spools, Bends, Risers, J-Tubes, Riser/J-Tube Clamps, Pipeline Crossings, Corrosion & Weight Coatings, Pipeline CP system etc.
• Carryout Wall Tickness design, On-bottom Stability Analysis, Lateral & Upheaval Buckling Analyses, Expansion Analysis, Free-Span Analysis, Flexibility Analysis, Crossing Design Analysis and Stress Analysis for subsea pipelines, spools & risers.
• Undertake manual design calculations and integrity assessments.
• Perform installation related analyses such as pipe-lay, riser installation, shore-pull, load-out, transportation, stability etc.
• Preparation of engineering documents such as Design Basis, Material Specifications, Datasheets & MRs for all kind of pipeline components and Technical Reports.
• Preparation of specifications for Cathodic Protection, Fabrication, Installation, Hydrotest, Pre-commissioning & Commissioning of Subsea pipelines.
• Experience with Materials such as Carbon Steel & GRE/ GRP with different types of internal linings / coatings.
• Technical bid evaluation of pipeline items such as Linepipes, Fittings, Induction bends, Flanges, Heat Shrink Sleeves, CP system components etc.
• Review and approval of Engineering submissions from EPC Contractors, sub-contractors, Vendors.
• Attend design review meetings, Engineering Interface meetings, HSE workshop etc. with Clients/ Contractors, as required.
• Assistance in Feasibility Studies and Constructability reviews for pipeline projects.
• Construction support including attending to site queries & site related issues and preparing field/design change proposals, pipeline laying procedures/method statements, processing design change requests etc.
• Supervise and guide Engineers & designers in design/engineering activities & preparation of Pipeline related drawings.
• Effective communication of study results to clients, either through verbal presentation or written reports.
• A committed team player able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.

Core Requirements: 

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in design and analyses of Subsea Pipelines in Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in industry accepted Design/Analysis software packages for Subsea Pipeline Design.
• Conversant with applicable DNV, ASME, BS, API and other relevant
• International Codes/Standards for subsea pipeline design and engineering.