Subsea Integrity Engineer

Position Overview

The Subsea Integrity Engineer is responsible for ensuring the structural and pressure integrity of subsea assets throughout their operational life. This role manages inspection programmes, anomaly assessment, risk-based inspection (RBI) planning, and life extension assessments for subsea pipelines, structures, and equipment. As the global subsea fleet ages, integrity engineering has become a critical function for maintaining production and preventing environmental incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain subsea integrity management systems and philosophies for pipelines, structures, and equipment.
• Plan and execute risk-based inspection (RBI) programmes for subsea assets.
• Review and interpret subsea inspection data (CP surveys, wall thickness measurements, visual/ROV inspections, ILI results).
• Perform fitness-for-service (FFS) assessments and anomaly evaluations per API 579, BS 7910, and DNV-RP-F101.
• Develop and manage anomaly registers, including risk ranking, remediation planning, and close-out tracking.
• Specify and oversee subsea inspection campaigns, including ROV-based CP/FS surveys and in-line inspection pigging.
• Conduct pipeline remaining life assessments and life extension studies for ageing subsea infrastructure.
• Support subsea failure investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop repair strategies and contingency plans for subsea defects (leaks, dents, corrosion, spanning).
• Liaise with regulators and verification bodies on integrity compliance and ALARP demonstrations.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Materials Engineering (Master's or specialist integrity qualification preferred).
• Certifications: BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS; Offshore Medical; CSWIP/PCN Level 2 awareness (desirable).
• Experience: 8–15 years in subsea integrity engineering with pipeline and structural integrity assessment experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in API 579, BS 7910, DNV-RP-F101, ASME B31G; experience with RBI methodologies (API 580/581); knowledge of ILI data interpretation and CP system assessment.

Preferred

• Experience with subsea pipeline life extension and revalidation programmes.
• Familiarity with subsea structural integrity management (manifolds, suction piles, risers).
• NACE corrosion engineering certification.
• Experience with digital integrity management platforms.