Subsea pipeline engineer

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Milan, Lombardy, Italy
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Subsea pipeline engineer

AVENTA

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Full-time

Engineering

Role Summary


On behalf of our client, we are looking to hire a Subsea Pipeline Engineer for the engineering design, verification, installation planning, and operational assurance of subsea pipelines in shallow-water environments.

The role ensures technical integrity, compliance with project specifications, safe installation, and interface coordination with structures, subsea production equipment, and offshore construction teams.


Engineering Design & Technical Review :


  • Perform and review design calculations for pipeline wall thickness, on-bottom stability, free-span assessment, corrosion protection, and burial requirements.
  • Review pipeline routing, tie-in configurations, expansion control, and pipeline crossing designs.
  • Conduct design verification and ensure compliance with DNV-ST-F101, API, ISO, and project-specific standards.
  • Review pipeline materials selection, coating systems, and cathodic protection principles.


Shallow-Water Installation Engineering :


  • Prepare and review installation procedures for pipe laying (S-lay/barge), shore approach, trenching, jetting, and burial.
  • Evaluate environmental conditions and their impact on installation.
  • Interface with marine operations teams for vessel readiness and operational limits.


Interface & Coordination :


  • Coordinate with subsea structures, riser teams, and topsides engineering.
  • Provide technical clarification to fabrication and installation contractors.
  • Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.


Offshore Support :


  • Conduct offshore surveys, route verification, and as-built data review.
  • Provide engineering support during laying, trenching, repairs, and pre-commissioning.
  • Prepare daily offshore engineering reports.


Documentation & Deliverables :


  • Develop design reports, specifications, data sheets, and method statements.
  • Review drawings: P&IDs, alignment sheets, isometrics, spools.
  • Handle technical queries and contractor documentation.


Project Management & QA/QC :


  • Monitor contractor progress and quality.
  • Participate in FAT, SIT, and material inspection.
  • Ensure safety and environmental compliance.


Key Competencies :


  • Strong knowledge of subsea pipeline design and DNV/ISO standards.
  • Understanding of shallow-water installation challenges.
  • Ability to review FE modeling (OrcaFlex, PipeLay, Caesar II).
  • Strong interface management and offshore experience.

About the company

Company websiteOil and Gas and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Aventa empowers the Marine Energy market with the sharpest skills to help design a bluer future.

As a leader in providing Engineering & Consultancy services for Marine Energy projects, we have built a solid reputation over the years thanks to our long-term vision, focusing daily on technical excellence, our employees & contractors’ needs and on bringing innovative solutions to our customers.

Above all, we are community builders. We train and cherish our network of experts and clients. We source stimulating and innovative Marine Energy projects that best match our consultants’ profile and ambitions.