Piping Engineer – Design & 3D
Shape safe, clash-free piping designs for offshore and brownfield projects in Stavanger — using PDMS/E3D, collaborating across disciplines, and taking projects from FEED to execution.
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Language: Norwegian, English
Workload: Full-time
Duration: 31 August 2026 – 31 December 2030
Assignment Description
Responsible for delivering high-quality piping design and 3D modelling within agreed schedules. The role involves designing and modelling piping systems, developing area layouts, supporting offshore surveys, coordinating interfaces with other engineering disciplines, and ensuring that piping designs comply with relevant project standards and requirements.
Job Responsibilities
• Design and develop piping systems and layouts
• Perform 3D modelling of piping systems and equipment areas
• Develop pipe routing through existing areas, particularly for modification projects
• Identify and model tie-in positions to achieve clash-free designs
• Participate in offshore/site surveys as required by projects
• Coordinate piping design with other disciplines such as process, mechanical, structural and electrical
• Handle interfaces towards other disciplines efficiently
• Produce and maintain relevant piping design documentation
• Work independently through different project phases, from study/FEED through execution
• Ensure piping design deliverables meet project requirements, standards and quality expectations
• Apply relevant industry regulations and standards, including NORSOK and ASME
• Support multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to effective project execution
Requirements
• Relevant technical education; BSc is preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience; more experienced candidates are also welcome
• Experience from piping design within offshore, oil & gas, energy or industrial projects
• Experience from offshore modification/brownfield projects is preferred
• Proven experience with pipe routing through existing areas
• Experience identifying tie-in positions and developing clash-free piping designs
• Experience participating in site/offshore surveys
• Strong knowledge of PDMS / E3D and piping design
• Experience with E3D 3D modelling
• Experience with TIME is preferred/required according to project needs
• Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, including NORSOK and ASME
• Ability to work independently through study and execution phases
• Good multidisciplinary coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a project environment
Experience Level
• The role can be suitable for both experienced and junior personnel
• Candidates with approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience may be considered
• Experience from offshore and brownfield modification projects is highly relevant
• Strong hands-on experience with PDMS/E3D piping design and 3D modelling is important
• Experience with pipe routing, tie-ins and site surveys is particularly valuable
• Candidates should be able to work independently while coordinating effectively with other disciplines
About Sperton
Sperton Norway is a consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, delivering fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consultant hiring, and global mobility services.
- Locations
- Stavanger, Norway
- Employment type
- Contract
- Employment level
- First /Mid-Level Officials
- Job location
- Stavanger
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
