Principal Pipeline Engineer
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WTS Energy is recruiting a Principal Pipeline Engineer in Nigeria to support the HA and HB-Buko projects supplying gas to NLNG Train-7. The role covers the full project lifecycle from FEED through detailed design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning. Minimum 14 years of oil and gas experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering are required.
- Reports to Engineering Manager, Shallow Water Offshore
- Supports HA and HB-Buko projects for NLNG Train-7 gas supply
- Manages detailed pipeline engineering activities and deliverables
- Minimum 14 years oil and gas experience required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
- NSE and COREN membership required
- Mentors junior and graduate engineers
- Competitive compensation and benefits package offered
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Job Title: Principal Pipeline Engineer
Principal Pipeline Engineer at WTS Energy
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Sep 16, 2026, 12:12 PM
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WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.
We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
The position reports to the Engineering Manager, Shallow Water Offshore, and interfaces with project engineers, discipline engineers, contractors, and regulators.
We are seeking a Principal Pipeline Engineer to provide pipeline engineering expertise and support the delivery of the HA and HB-Buko projects, which aim to supply approximately 350-450 MMscf/d of gas to NLNG Train-7 from 2029+, as well as 25-30 kb/d of oil and condensate for export.
This role involves providing technical input and assurance throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual and FEED through detailed design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning, while managing all pipeline engineering activities and deliverables for both projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage the performance of detailed pipeline engineering activities including wall thickness selection, on-bottom stability analysis, allowable free-span analysis, thermal expansion analysis, bottom roughness analysis, thermo-mechanical design, rigid spool and jumper design, pipeline route selection/optimization, pipeline crossing design, and installation analysis.
- Undertake responsibility for delivery of full pipeline design scopes on projects through management of junior engineers with minimal supervision.
- Supervise Pipeline Engineers and support Quality Assurance/Quality Control of FEED and detailed design deliverables.
- Provide input to project cost and schedule estimating, and assist with the development of project specifications, purchase requisitions, and support to bidding and subcontractor selection processes.
- Coordinate pipeline engineering support to the execution of multidiscipline projects in line with defined budget and schedule.
- Provide detailed design and analysis of rigid pipeline systems in accordance with acknowledged industry codes, standards, and design guides.
- Provide specialist skills, integrity, and knowledge in key areas of subsea pipeline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements, and current good engineering practice.
- Participate in project reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, and promote a zero accident, zero incident culture through inherently safe design.
- Train and mentor junior and graduate engineers, and contribute to the training and guidance of other professionals in the field.
Requirements
- Required:
- Minimum of 14 years’
Experience
within the oil and gas industry.
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
Strong team, personal, and people management skills, committed to learning and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of HSSE framework and international engineering standards, best practices, and systems.
NSE and COREN membership.
Personal effectiveness and ability to work and deliver with minimal supervision.
Good communication skills and ability to function effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-disciplinary environment.
Good leadership, coaching, negotiating, decision making, personal relations, and communications skills.
with offshore platforms, FPSOs, or onshore terminals is desirable.
What We Offer
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Competitive compensation and
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
package.
Exposure to a wide range of technical challenges and multidisciplinary interfaces.
Opportunity to work on strategically important projects with significant impact on national gas supply.
Professional development and training opportunities to pursue continuing professional development.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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