Subsea Flexible Pipe Design Engineer
National Oilwell Varco Denmark I/S (Flexibles)
Subsea Flexible Pipe Design Engineer
Join us in shaping the future of energy
About the Role
Are you passionate about offshore engineering and ready to bring innovative thinking to complex challenges? At NOV Subsea Production Systems (SPS) in Brøndby, Copenhagen, Denmark, we are looking for a Subsea Flexible Pipe Design Engineer to join our Pipe System Design department. In this role, you will play a key part in developing our core product—flexible pipe cross-sections—ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and optimal design for diverse offshore environments. Your work will directly impact global energy infrastructure and support our commitment to delivering excellence.
You will join one of three international teams, contributing to projects that demand analytical rigor, multidisciplinary collaboration, and creative solutions. Your energy will help us power the industries that power the world.
About the Company
At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world.
At NOV’s business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers’ energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy—helping to reduce CO2 emissions and drive the energy transition.
SPS is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with production sites in Kalundborg (DK), Porto do Acu (Br), Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No), Rio de Janeiro ( Br), and Houston (US). Globally, our team includes around 1,800 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV’s workforce of approximately 34,000 employees.
What We Offer
- A dynamic, multicultural workplace
- A strong focus on innovation, continuous learning, and career growth
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
- 37-hour work week with flexible remote work options and overtime compensation
- Exposure to international projects and occasional travel
- A supportive environment with dedicated onboarding, mentorship, and training
- A chance to see your designs realized in large-scale manufacturing at our Kalundborg site
- Your energy matters and we make sure it is nurtured
Key Responsibilities
- Design and analyze flexible pipe cross-sections, ensuring technical feasibility and structural integrity
- Perform local analysis under extreme environmental and operational conditions using in-house and FEA-based tools
- Evaluate fatigue life, failure modes, and installation scenarios to ensure safe, long-term performance
- Collaborate across departments including sales, project management, manufacturing, and verification bodies
- Document technical findings and support production processes, including non-conformity assessments
- Interface with customers, installation contractors, and external stakeholders
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring compliance with API 17J and RP 17B standards
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and innovation initiatives within the team
Qualifications & skills
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Materials Engineering
- Knowledge of structural analysis and project engineering principles
- Strong foundation in mechanics, fatigue analysis, and thermodynamics
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with FEA-based engineering tools, interpretation of analysis results and programming (Python, VBA)
- Familiarity with offshore pipeline or flexible pipe systems
- Understanding of industry standards (API, DNV)
- Previous experience in multidisciplinary teams or international environments
- Fluent in Danish
If you are early in your career but eager to learn quickly, take ownership, and grow through real engineering challenges, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Soft Skills
We seek individuals who are passionate about engineering, committed to reliability, and eager to push boundaries through innovative thinking. Your ability to collaborate and communicate will be key to your success.
Why Join Us?
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where growth, innovative thinking and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally through diverse and challenging assignments, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values learning and development.
Joining NOV means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term career progression.
With us at NOV Subsea Production Systems you’ll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions, meeting today’s energy demands and shaping a more sustainable future.
Join us in going beyond to shape the future of energy. Because energy matters.
Location
Brondby, Hovedstaden, Denmark
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