Offshore Pipeline Designer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Offshore Pipeline Designer

Company: Worley (Offshore Energy former Intecsea)

Role Purpose

The Offshore Pipeline Designer is responsible for the development and delivery of offshore pipeline design drawings and 3D models for FEED detailed engineering installation and operational support projects. The role works closely with pipeline engineers structural engineers subsea specialists and project teams to produce accurate and efficient design solutions for offshore oil & gas and energy transition projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drafting

• Develop offshore pipeline layouts route drawings alignment sheets and installation drawings.
• Prepare subsea and offshore pipeline design documentation using 2D and 3D CAD tools.
• Create pipeline general arrangements crossings tie-ins spools riser interfaces and subsea structure drawings.
• Support seabed routing and corridor development activities.
• Produce design deliverables in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Engineering Support

• Work with pipeline engineers to translate engineering calculations into design models and drawings.
• Support FEED and detailed engineering projects.
• Incorporate survey geotechnical and installation data into design outputs.
• Assist with design reviews HAZID HAZOP constructability and installation studies.

Project Execution

• Deliver assigned design work within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Maintain drawing registers and document control requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and design reviews as required.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures.
• Apply industry codes and standards including DNV API ISO and client specifications.
• Promote safe design principles throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Design (or equivalent) Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevant offshore pipeline or subsea design experience.
• Knowledge of offshore oil & gas carbon capture hydrogen or offshore energy projects is advantageous.

Experience

• Typically 3 years of offshore pipeline design experience.
• Experience supporting FEED and detailed design projects.
• Familiarity with subsea developments rigid pipelines flexible pipelines risers and installation methodologies.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary offshore engineering environments.

Technical Skills

• AutoCAD preferably Civil 3D
• Autodesk Inventor (advantageous)
• Geographic chart projections (advantageous) GIS and route development tools (desirable)
• Understanding of offshore pipeline design principles installation methods and subsea structures.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Commitment to quality and safety.

Typical Deliverables

• Pipeline routing drawings
• Alignment sheets
• Pipeline crossing details
• Installation drawings
• Subsea tie-in drawings
• Isometrics
• 3D models
• Structural drawings
• As-built documentation

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.