Subsea Structure Engineer

Location: Via Milano

Subsea Structure Engineer
Location Milan, office based

Duration 12–18 months

Engagement Consultant contract

Payment Day rate Requirement EU right to work essential
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29 is supporting a large-scale energy project in Italy. The work relates to a major gas development that includes offshore wells, subsea infrastructure, and upgrades to an onshore processing facility supporting long-term gas export operations. The scope covers new field development phases, flowlines, tie-ins, and reliability improvements across both offshore and onshore assets.
The Subsea Structure Engineer is responsible for engineering design, verification, installation support, and integrity assurance of subsea structures for shallow-water offshore developments. Typical structures include manifolds, PLETs, PLEMs, jumpers, tie-in frames, pipeline supports, and foundations.
Engineering Design and Analysis

Perform structural strength, global and local analysis, and fatigue assessments.
Evaluate hydrodynamic loading and soil–structure interaction.
Review FE models using ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, and Orca Flex.
Ensure all work complies with DNV, API 17D, API RP 2A, and ISO 13628 requirements.

Structural Layout and Deliverables

Develop GA drawings, structural layouts, foundations, and mudmats.
Review protection measures such as mattresses and rock placement.
Prepare interface drawings for pipeline, controls, and umbilical systems.

Installation Engineering Support

Provide input for lifting design, rigging, and handling operations.
Review procedures for lowering, positioning, and tie-in activities.
Support offshore campaigns covering load-out, transport, and installation.

Interface and Coordination

Work closely with pipeline, controls, umbilical, and geotechnical teams.
Support fabrication yard activities including welding, NDT, and coatings.
Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and model reviews.

Material and Fabrication Support

Review welding procedures, NDT plans, coatings, and fabrication tolerances.
Support FAT and SIT for structural components.

Integrity and Operational Support

Contribute to in-service integrity assessments.
Review ROV and diver inspection reports and as-built documentation.
Update structural models for life-of-field evaluations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
Master’s degree in Offshore, Structural, or Ocean Engineering (preferred).
Five to twelve years of subsea or offshore structural engineering experience.
Proficiency with ANSYS, Abaqus, SACS, or Orca Flex.
Strong knowledge of API, DNV, and ISO standards.
Offshore experience in installation, inspection, or FAT/SIT activities (preferred).
Strong communication and problem-solving skills with effective interface capability.

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