Principal Pipeline Engineer

The Principal Pipeline Engineering is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex pipeline-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Pipeline Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of pipeline engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in pipeline engineering as well as broad knowledge of the pipeline engineering discipline within the engineering function.

Responsibilities

Interpret internal and external business challenges in pipeline engineering and recommend best practices; solve complex pipeline-related problems independently; lead functional teams or projects as a specialist in pipeline engineering; become familiar with project scope, specifications, schedule, and inter-discipline requirements; interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution; identify scope changes and raise change notifications; interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs; maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Team; prepare estimates for bid proposals; raise technical queries; prepare, review, and approve discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications; review project schedule and fabrication schedule; attend project kickoff/review, vendor, and engineering meetings and offshore site surveys; provide technical direction and review of Designer’s production products; prepare, review, and approve design reports and procedures; assist procurement in procuring equipment, materials, and services; review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals; provide technical support to fabrication queries; keep Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of activities; provide inputs for progress reports; check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals; present issues to Customers and assist Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution; perform Technical Quality Audit reviews; capture lessons learned and knowledge objects; guide less experienced engineers on procedures and standards; supervise and guide assigned engineers; ensure engineering integrity of assigned work area; monitor costs of own work processes; participate in development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards; develop communication and presentation skills; provide training to staff in specific techniques and proprietary software; prepare, review, and approve pipeline material, fabrication, and installation specifications, design/installation analyses, material takeoffs, and reports/manuals; perform and review pipeline designs, analyses, and evaluations including wall thickness, on-bottom stability, cathodic protection, free-span, expansion and rigid riser stress using FEA, route selection, bottom roughness, crossing support, dropped object protection, clamp, subsea structure, shore approach, onshore pipeline, buckling mitigation, seismic, and installation analyses; when acting as Lead Engineer, act as project-based Discipline point of contact, prepare budgets and execution plans, identify staff needs, plan and assign tasks, plan Level 4 deliverable schedule, prepare forecasts, monitor KPIs, coordinate with other disciplines, review/approve requisitions, lead audits, review Customer/agency comments, and assist in performance evaluation

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering; 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractor or consultant predominantly performing detail design; Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods; Detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable for Mechanical Equipment; Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills; Very good organizer, motivator, and supervisor; Able to solve problems without assistance; Keen on improving the effectiveness of the work; HSE, TQM, and cost-conscious; Fluent in the English language; Understanding and supporting company goals and work processes; Show flexibility and ensure proper hand-over with regards to reassignment to other McDermott offices, replacement of colleagues during illness and holidays, provision of assistance to other colleagues with heavy workloads, and managing/learning future current working methods and software applications

Nice to have

Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable