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Felipe Dias Fonseca

Installation Analysis Engineer
Rio de Janeiro

Summary

Experienced Installation and Analysis Engineer with over 5 years of dedicated work in offshore subsea engineering. Specializes in the installation analysis of rigid (reel-lay), flexible pipeline systems, and subsea structures. Successfully completed analysis scopes for major field developments such as Petrobras’ Mero 3 and 4 fields and Equinor’s Bacalhau project. Proficient in OrcaFlex and Python, ensuring a strong focus on safe, reliable, and operable subsea construction solutions throughout the entire installation analysis cycle. Strong collaborator with focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable and flexible support for evolving project needs.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Installation Analysis Engineer II – Pipeline Group

Subsea7
07.2022 - Current
  • Analyst for rigid riser and flowline installation analysis (reel-lay) across Petrobras Mero 3 and 4 projects.
  • Delivered complete analysis packages for production and injection lazy-wave systems, including flowline deployment, riser handover, and wet park stages.
  • Provided offshore support for pipelaying operations, ensuring technical alignment with operational constraints.
  • Led the development and adoption of Python scripts to expedite and standardize simulation practices across multiple projects, benefiting a team of +10 engineers.
  • Key Projects: Petrobras Mero 4 (Phase 1 and Phase 2) – Production Lines; Petrobras Mero 3 (Phase 1) – WAG Lines.
  • Promoted to Engineer II in August 2023, in recognition of technical contributions.

Engineering Trainee – Installation Analysis Team

Subsea7
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed installation analysis for flexible pipes and umbilicals in free catenary and lazy-wave configurations, and subsea structures.
  • Contributed to Petrobras Day Rate contracts with analysis, reporting, and onshore support to operations.

Engineering Analyst – Installation Analysis Team

Subsea7
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Performed installation analysis for flexible pipes and umbilicals in free catenary and lazy-wave configurations, and subsea structures.
  • Contributed to Petrobras Day Rate contracts with analysis, reporting, and onshore support for operations.
  • Acted as a technical reference for a team of 3 to 4 interns, supporting deliverables, and mentoring on Orcaflex simulation practices.

Engineering Intern (Job Rotation Program)

Subsea7
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Installation Methods: Conducted feasibility studies for tender packages across multiple client scopes.
  • Structural Design: Performed FEA of rigging components and hang-off plates.
  • Installation Analysis: Supported sea-state analysis of flexible pipelines and in-line structures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering And Naval Architecture

Federal University of Rio De Janeiro (UFRJ)
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
05.2001 - 01.2021

Skills

Orcaflex

Microsoft Excel

Computer-aided design

Python

Offshore Installation Analysis

Big data processing

Technical report writing

Problem-solving abilities

Certifications Courses

  • Orcaflex Advanced User Training
  • Python for Engineers
  • FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for Structural Systems

Timeline

Installation Analysis Engineer II – Pipeline Group

Subsea7
07.2022 - Current

Engineering Trainee – Installation Analysis Team

Subsea7
05.2021 - 07.2022

Engineering Analyst – Installation Analysis Team

Subsea7
08.2020 - 05.2021

Engineering Intern (Job Rotation Program)

Subsea7
07.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering And Naval Architecture

Federal University of Rio De Janeiro (UFRJ)
05.2001 - 01.2021

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