
Principal Onshore Pipeline Engineer
Genesis Oil and Gas Consultants
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct and verify mechanical design calculations for onshore pipelines during concept, pre-FEED, and FEED phases, covering aspects such as wall thickness, equivalent stress, buoyancy, expansion, anchor force, and upheaval buckling.
- Manage the delivery of discreet packages of work in line with project requirements.
- Develop and evaluate pipeline routes including the preparation of routing reports, performance of crossing engineering and the development of route maps / alignment sheets.
- Prepare design reports, technical notes, philosophies and pipeline specifications related to onshore pipeline installation including constructability assessments and support to pre-commissioning & testing activities.
- Support geotechnical and topographical survey work including the development of associated specifications and scopes of work.
- Provide technical input for the delivery of onshore pipeline scopes.
- Provide procurement support including the develop of material take-offs / specifications & data sheets, preparation of scopes of work, and assistance to technical clarifications.
- Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines and other global engineering centres to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support the team's technological advancements.
- Provide engineering support for bids and tenders related to the design and construction of onshore pipelines.
- Accountable for updating the lead pipeline engineer on work progress and aiding in the development of project cost estimates and schedules.
- Provide general supervision, and support to junior and graduate engineers.
- Minimum - first Degree or equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline and CEng with strong onshore pipeline design experience.
- Previous experience in the planning, design, and engineering of onshore pipelines.
- Working knowledge of international design codes and practices for onshore pipelines in particular ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ISO 13623 and PD 8010-1.
- Working knowledge of pipeline construction methods (HDD, Auger Bore, Direct Pipe, trenching, etc.) and their impact on operational and environmental design.
- Must have good communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Good computer literacy with particular competence in MS office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Mathcad.
- Must be able to interpret, organise, and execute assignments, as well as support lead engineer in coordinating the onshore pipeline design team effectively.
- Full command of English language.
- Experience using AutoPIPE and Caesar II to assess pipelines and pipeline components.
- Knowledge of ASME B31.12 requirements and the design of CO2 pipelines.
- Experience with GIS software and able to support preparation of onshore pipeline route maps and alignment sheets.
- Basic knowledge of project management principles.