JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

As a Senior Piping Engineer, you will take ownership of piping engineering activities for subsea and topside systems within APL's turret mooring solutions. Your responsibilities include piping design, 3D modelling, and preparation of engineering deliverables. This is a key technical role within the Process and Piping Department, contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable, and innovative offshore fluid transfer systems.

About the Company

NOV APL, located on Hisøy outside Arendal, is a part of NOV Marine & Construction and a global leader in advanced offshore loading and mooring technologies. For more than 30 years, we have developed and delivered innovative turret mooring systems, loading/offloading solutions, and marine technology to the international oil & gas and renewable energy sectors. With more than 80 offshore installations worldwide-operating in water depths ranging from shallow coastal sites to deepwater fields-our solutions are recognized for their reliability, engineering excellence, and cost efficiency.

At NOV APL, we value a strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our multidisciplinary environment combines project management and engineering excellence, offering employees the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects that shape the future of offshore energy.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with complex offshore piping systems
• Hands-on 3D modelling responsibilities in E3D
• A collaborative team of 12-15 engineers within process, piping, and hydraulics
• Long-term project involvement and strong development opportunities
• Mentoring from senior engineers
• Actively collaborate with industry-leading international clients and work with advanced offshore technologies.
• The work you do will result in real piping systems that are deployed in live oil and gas operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general piping engineering for offshore projects.
• Model piping systems in E3D and deliver high-quality 3D designs.
• Prepare piping isometric drawings, layouts, and general arrangement drawings.
• Design and specify pipe supports and documentation.
• Review piping models and ensure alignment with discipline requirements and cross-discipline interfaces.
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, industry standards, and applicable class rules.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews to develop safe and reliable piping design.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment on technical expectations and requirements
• Develop piping material specifications.
• Establish piping test procedures and support fabrication through technical follow-up and quality assurance.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of and strong interest in piping engineering.
• Technical background from offshore or marine industry projects.
• Proficiency with 3D modelling tools such as E3D, PDMS, or Plant 3D.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Desired Qualifications

• Norwegian language skills.
• Process piping valves knowledge
• Material knowledge and piping material selection

Soft Skills

• Curious and positive mindset with a collaborative approach
• Positive attitude and eagerness to develop skills
• Structured and quality-driven approach
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in an international, technology-driven environment

Why Join Us?

Join a highly skilled, international engineering team working with complex systems, high-end clients, and exceptional opportunities for technical growth in piping engineering.

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