Pipeline Engineer — Advanced FEA (Buckling/Walking/ECA)

Role Overview

Advanced pipeline engineering specializing in finite element analysis for lateral buckling, pipeline walking and engineering criticality assessment (ECA). Working on deepwater HPHT subsea pipeline systems requiring sophisticated nonlinear FE modelling and fracture mechanics expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced nonlinear FE analysis for lateral buckling using ABAQUS or ANSYS
• Analyze pipeline walking behaviour under HPHT operating conditions
• Develop buckle mitigation strategies including sleepers and buoyancy modules
• Conduct Engineering Criticality Assessment (ECA) per DNV-ST-F101 Appendix A
• Perform fracture mechanics analysis including CTOD and J-integral calculations
• Prepare ECA reports and defend findings to clients and third-party verification
• Develop pipeline design strategies for HPHT/HPHT tieback systems
• Mentor junior pipeline engineers in advanced FE analysis techniques

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical, Structural or Ocean Engineering
• 10+ years of subsea pipeline engineering with FEA specialization
• Expert in ABAQUS or ANSYS for pipeline nonlinear analysis
• Deep expertise in DNV-ST-F101 including ECA methodology
• Experience with HPHT pipeline design (>10,000 psi, >150°C)
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics, BS 7910 and API 579
• Proven track record of ECA acceptance by verification bodies
• BOSIET certification required