Subsea Pipeline Installation Engineer Oil & Gas

milan - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Subsea Pipeline Installation Engineer - Shallow Water Subsea Scheme

Location: Italy

Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at

The Subsea Pipeline Installation Engineer is responsible for engineering planning and executing the safe and efficient installation of subsea pipelines in shallow-water offshore environments. The role includes installation method development marine spread engineering analysis offshore support and multi-discipline coordination.

Installation Engineering & Method Development

Develop installation methodologies for S-lay/barge lay shore approach tie-in spools and jumpers.
Perform engineering calculations: catenary tension MBR control stress/strain on-bottom stability.
Review Metocean limits and operational weather windows.
Prepare trenching jetting and burial methods.

Offshore Execution Support

Support offshore mobilization deck setup welding spread arrangement.
Monitor real-time installation parameters (tension layback speed).
Coordinate with vessel crew ROV and survey teams.
Resolve offshore engineering issues during operations.

Installation Procedures & Documentation

Prepare installation procedures work packs method statements.
Develop risk assessments lifting plans and touchdown monitoring procedures.
Review contractor procedures for compliance with project requirements.

Interface & Coordination

Interface with pipeline design for MBR loads coating and free-span limits.
Interface with subsea structures for tie-in lifting and handling requirements.
Interface with umbilical/FOC and controls teams for routing and combined lay.
Interface with marine and survey teams for UXO clearance route verification and as-built surveys.

Marine Spread Selection & Planning

Support selection of lay barges anchor spreads and marine support vessels.
Review stinger/roller setups and tensioner capability.
Plan shallow-water anchor patterns and vessel maneuvering constraints.

Trenching Protection & Post-Lay Activities

Review trenching/jetting/ploughing techniques.
Plan pipeline protection (mattresses rock dumping).
Support post-lay survey review and free-span remediation.

HSE & Risk Management

Participate in HAZID/HAZOP and constructability workshops.
Develop SIMOPS plans for marine operations.
Ensure all installation activities comply with HSE and marine assurance requirements.

Technical Requirements

Knowledge of pipeline installation engineering: catenary MBR stability tension control.
Understanding of shallow-water constraints and surf-zone challenges.
Proficiency with OrcaFlex PipeLay Offpipe MathCAD and route planning tools.
Knowledge of pipeline materials coatings buckle arrestors and field joints.
Familiarity with trenching protection and tie-in systems.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Marine Offshore or related Engineering.
810 years experience in subsea pipeline installation engineering.
Experience in shallow-water S-lay/barge lay operations.
Offshore installation support experience preferred.
Knowledge of DNV-ST-F101 DNV-RP-F109 API RP 1111 standards.

Position Title: Subsea Pipeline Installation Engineer - Shallow Water Subsea Scheme Location: Italy Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost ...