Subsea Flexible System Design Engineer

Join us in shaping the future of energy

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 System Design Engineer to join our Pipe System Design department. In this role, you will work on project teams designing flexible pipe system configurations and performing both dynamic and in-place analyses to understand how the system behaves in the offshore environment - waves, currents, vessel motion, seabed interaction - and more.

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

You will be involved in the design and analysis of flexible pipe systems, including:

• Designing project-specific system configurations (dynamic pipe length, buoyancy modules, bend stiffeners, tethers, etc.) 
• Building and running dynamic simulations of vessel + pipe response in offshore environments (waves, currents, motion) 
• Checking configurations for overbending, interference, and interaction with structures/neighbour lines
• Calculating extreme and fatigue loads on pipe systems, ancillaries, and interfaces 
• Integrating project inputs into analysis models and iterating designs to optimize performance 
• Performing in-place (as-installed) global analyses to confirm system configuration, loads, and subsea equipment integrity.
• Documenting work in reports, drawings and communicating results clearly to internal/external stakeholders 
• Experience with OrcaFlex is recommended but not required. We are happy to support training if you bring the right fundamentals and motivation.

Qualifications & skills

Essential Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or similar 
• Strong foundation on  structural dynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanics, numerical simulation 
• Comfortable working with data, models, and engineering assumptions in a structured way
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desired Qualifications:

• OrcaFlex or other dynamic simulation tools 
•  Experience from offshore/subsea engineering, oil & gas, offshore wind, or marine structures
•  Familiarity with offshore/subsea standards (API/DNV) 
• Basic scripting/programming for engineering workflows (e.g., Python/VBA)
• Previous experience in multidisciplinary teams or international environments

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.