Pipeline Welding, Materials & NDT Engineer

Location: La Défense, France
Contract Type: 12-month contract (renewable)
Start Date: July 2025
Working Schedule: Monday – Friday

Keywords: Pipeline Welding, NDT, Line Pipe, Materials Engineering.

About the Role
Our client, is seeking an experienced Pipeline Welding, Materials & NDT Engineer to join their engineering team in La Défense, France. This position is part of a major offshore and onshore development program, with responsibilities spanning the full lifecycle of pipeline systems—from material specification through fabrication, testing, and installation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to technically complex, high-impact energy projects that support the global energy transition.

Key Responsibilities Implement technical specifications for: Rigid line pipe procurement Flexible risers and umbilicals Pipeline welding and non-destructive testing (NDT) Oversee the full project cycle for pipelines: Design, fabrication, testing, installation, and commissioning (onshore and offshore) Develop and manage technical documentation related to pipeline materials, welding procedures, and NDT methods Conduct and supervise technical studies, audits, and tests related to materials and welding Perform audits of pipe mills and fabrication sites to ensure quality and compliance with project requirements Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure technical alignment and progress Contribute to internal standards and continuous improvement of welding and materials referential documentation
Required Skills and Experience Education: Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical/Materials Engineering, or related field Experience: Strong experience in pipeline welding, line pipe manufacturing, and NDT Familiarity with reeling operations and sour service conditions Involvement in both onshore and offshore pipeline projects NDT Techniques: Solid knowledge of UT, AUT, X-Ray, DPI, MPI Auditing & QA: Experience with pipe mill audits, fabrication yard inspections, and technical compliance Technical Writing: Ability to write and review technical specifications, test procedures, and reports Languages: Fluent in English;
The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint another person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled professional looking for an exciting opportunity, we invite you to join our team. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to isabella.mascarenhas@airswift.com

Airswift is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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