Flexible Pipe Engineer

Description

You will play an essential role in ensuring the technical quality, safety, and compliance of unbonded flexible pipe systems for several upcoming and ongoing offshore initiatives across the Eni portfolio.

• Collaborating closely with colleagues within the Subsea Systems department and with other engineering disciplines.
• Ensuring correct and consistent application of design codes, internal standards, and Company HSEQ policies.
• Involvement in Design and Safety Reviews—HAZOP, HAZID, risk assessments.
• Reviewing and approving FEED, tender, and detailed engineering deliverables prepared by contractors.
• Supporting supplier tendering and selection, including qualifications, clarifications, and technical recommendations.
• Staying current with design standards related to unbonded flexible pipes and ensuring their correct application.
• Preparing technical documentation related to unbonded flexible pipes across all project phases (Conceptual Studies, FEED, Tendering, Contract Packages).
• Managing and following up large EPCI contracts for offshore unbonded flexible pipe systems during tender and execution.
• Ensuring designs meet project requirements, relevant standards, and engineering best practices.

Requirements

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Flexible Pipe Engineer to support Eni’s global offshore deepwater projects. Based within the engineering group in Basingstoke, you will deliver specialist engineering expertise across all project phases—from feasibility studies and concept development through FEED, tendering, and execution.

Technical Experience

Software Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant international codes and subsea standards, particularly:
• API 17L1
• API 17K
• API 17B
• Knowledge of bonded flexible pipe technology is advantageous.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• API 17J
• Experience supervising contractor and vendor deliverables.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience with Mechanical FEA tools such as: ANSYS, Abaqus, CosmosWorks.
• Experience in the technical design of unbonded flexible flowlines and risers, including associated ancillaries and interfaces (topsides, subsea, installation).
• Demonstrable experience with flexible pipes from preliminary engineering to detailed design.
• Minimum BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with offshore and onshore testing, including FAT, SIT, pre-commissioning, installation, and commissioning support.
• Experience with dynamic analysis tools such as: OrcaFlex.

Benefits

SmartWorking (Hybrid Working)

UK – Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)

The company supports flexible working through its SmartWorking policy. Personnel may work up to 12 working days per month from home (or another secure UK location). These days remain available even during months where leave is taken—typically offering employees the opportunity for approximately 60% remote working.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance