Senior Pipelines Engineer
Duration:
6 months
Location:
The Hague
Rotation:
Full time
Start date:
1st June 2026
End date:
31st December 2026
Position Overview
This position is responsible for providing technical oversight across all aspects of pipeline design in both offshore (marine environment) and onshore settings. The role ensures technical implementation throughout procurement, fabrication, testing, installation and commissioning phases, supporting project delivery teams with expert engineering guidance. The primary focus will include support during tender assessment and selection phases, with potential to follow the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) phase after Final Investment Decision, driving successful delivery of high-profile energy infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight and assurance of pipeline design activities as per relevant codes, standards, and project specifications, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
Manage technical clarifications and close out during the tender phase, including risk-based assessments and technical approvals.
Interface with related technical disciplines, including structural engineering, flow assurance, process, piping, vessels, valves, technical safety, coating, materials/corrosion engineering, and construction teams.
Coordinate with contractors and independent verification bodies to ensure correct development and implementation of relevant technical documentation and performance standards.
Participate in project reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, P&ID review, safety, and 3D model reviews as required, ensuring findings are addressed.
Oversee geotechnical aspects, pipeline routing, long-term integrity, constructability reviews, trenching, and burial strategies for safe construction and operation.
Promote innovation and cost-effectiveness in technical solutions while maintaining reliability and safety standards.
Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing within multidisciplinary project teams and joint ventures.
Qualifications & Experience
Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant technical discipline experience, with a minimum of 5 years in offshore/marine pipeline engineering environments.
Demonstrated expertise and technical authority status within pipeline engineering, with strong knowledge of applicable standards (NEN, IOGP S-616, DNV F104).
Excellent communicator with proven interpersonal and team management skills, including experience leading diverse teams in complex project environments.
Experience with TotalEnergies General Specifications, offshore pipeline fabrication/installation (e.g. welding, NDT), and HSSE & Quality Assurance for large trunklines is an advantage.
Fluency in English is essential; Dutch language skills are advantageous.
Flexibility for travel as required by the project lifecycle.
About the Company
This company is a European energy infrastructure leader, operating one of the largest high-pressure gas pipeline networks in Europe. With more than 15,000 kilometres of pipeline in the Netherlands and northern Germany, the company is recognized for pioneering in energy transition and for its commitment to reliability, safety, and sustainability. The organization delivers a range of transport services, including gas, hydrogen, heat, and CO?, actively driving the energy transition with a focus on technical excellence and innovation. As a state-owned entity, the company is responsible for ensuring safe and secure energy supply for all users.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled. If you would like to be considered for this role and would like further details, please apply now!